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1976Final results

1976 election for Arkansas's 1st District

U.S. House · Arkansas

William Alexander (D) won with 68.9% of the vote, defeating Harlan "bo" Holleman (R) by 37.7 points.

William AlexanderDemocrat · winner
68.9%116,217
31.1%52,565
168,782 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

EvenD+28.41986D+28.61990D+39.71992D+6.81994D+8.41996D+20.42000

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET