1976Final results
1976 election for California's 13th District
U.S. House · California
Norman Mineta (D) won with 66.8% of the vote, defeating Ernest L. Konnyu (R) by 35.6 points.
Norman MinetaDemocrat · winner
66.8%135,291
Ernest L. KonnyuRepublican
31.2%63,130
William P. HerrellAmerican Independent
2.1%4,190
202,611 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
The candidates
Norman Mineta (D)Ernest L. Konnyu (R)
Also on the ballot: William P. Herrell (American Independent), 2.1%