1976Final results
1976 election for California's 2nd District
U.S. House · California
Don H. Clausen (R) won with 56.0% of the vote, defeating Oscar Klee (D) by 15.0 points.
Don H. ClausenRepublican · winner
56.0%121,290
Oscar KleeDemocrat
41.0%88,829
Robert B. AllredPeace and Freedom
3.0%6,444
216,563 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