1978 Michigan Secretary of State election

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.

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

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Richard H. Austin, Democratic
 * Melvin L. Larsen, Republican