1977 Minnesota's 7th congressional district special election

The 1977 United States House of Representatives special election in Minnesota's 7th congressional district was held on February 22, 1977 to select the successor to Bob Bergland (DFL) who resigned to accept appointment as Secretary of Agriculture under the Carter Administration. Independent-Republican candidate Arlan Stangeland defeated the DFL favorite, Mike Sullivan, in an upset landslide.

Minnesota's 7th congressional district special election, 1977

February 22, 1977
 
Nominee Arlan Stangeland Mike Sullivan
Party Ind.-Republican Democratic (DFL)
Popular vote 71,340 45,490
Percentage 57.58% 36.72%

Representative before election

Bob Bergland
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Representative

Arlan Stangeland
Ind.-Republican

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