The 1978 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent

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Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee

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with 65.57% of the vote. Larsen conceded the election early, before 10% of the return votes were counted.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates * Richard H. Austin, Democratic *

, Republican

Results

References

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November 1978 events in the United States