United States House election, 1976
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The U.S. House election, 1976 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1976 which coincided with Jimmy Carter's election as President. Carter's narrow victory over Gerald Ford had limited coattails, and his Democratic Party gained a net of only one seat from the Republican Party in the House.
Al Gore, the future Vice President and Democratic Nominee in 2000 was elected to Tennessee's 4th Congressional District, his first political office. Other notable freshmen included future Vice President Dan Quayle (R-Ind.) and future Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.).
Overall results
| Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 292 | +1 | 67.1% |
| Republican Party | 143 | -1 | 32.8% |
| Totals | 435 | +0 | 100.0% |
See also
| Preceded by: 1974 | U.S. House elections | Followed by: 1978 |
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