The 1978 United States Senate election in Alaska was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ted Stevens was re-elected to a third term (a second full term) in office, defeating Democrat Donald Hobbs.

Open primary

Candidates

Democratic Donald W. Hobbs, candidate for Senate in 1974 Joseph A. Sonneman, attorney and photographer from Juneau

Republican Ted Stevens, incumbent Senator

Results

General election

Results

See also 1978 United States Senate elections

References