November 2, 1976 1978 → 12,149 1,566 77.18% 9.95% | Daniel L. Hall Louis S. Aronica 1,566 1,076 9.95% 6.84% | |
Winner Walter E Fauntroy | ||
The 1976 congressional election for the Delegate from the District of Columbia was held on November 2, 1976. The winner of the race was Walter E. Fauntroy (D), who won his third re-election. The election was notable for having a record-low turnout, as less than 16,000 voters cast their ballot in this election. This was the lowest recorded turnout for an election to this office. All elected members would serve in 95th United States Congress.
The non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the District of Columbia is elected for two-year terms, as are all other Representatives and Delegates minus the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, who is elected to a four-year term.
Candidates
Walter E. Fauntroy, a Democrat, sought re-election for his fourth term to the United States House of Representatives. Fauntroy was opposed in this election by Republican challenger Daniel L. Hall and Statehood Party candidate Louis S. Aronica who received 9.95% and 6.84%, respectively. This resulted in Fauntroy being elected with 77.18% of the vote.