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The 1978 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Richard H. Austin defeated Republican nominee Melvin L. Larsen with 65.57% of the vote.
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Larsen conceded the election early, before 10% of the return votes were counted.[1]
Major party candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard H. Austin (incumbent) | 1,833,854 | 65.57 | |
| Republican | Melvin L. Larsen | 962,588 | 34.42 | |
| Write-ins | 186 | 0.01 | ||
| Total votes | 2,796,628 | 100 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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