1976Final results
1976 election for Alabama's 6th District
U.S. House · Alabama
John H. Buchanan Jr. (R) won with 56.7% of the vote, defeating Mel Bailey (D) by 14.0 points.
John H. Buchanan Jr.Republican · winner
56.7%92,113
Mel BaileyDemocrat
42.7%69,384
Billy E. DorseyOther party
0.6%1,021
162,518 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET