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1976Final results

1976 election for California's 23rd District

U.S. House · California

Anthony Beilenson (D) won with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Thomas F. Bartman (R) by 20.4 points.

Anthony BeilensonDemocrat · winner
60.2%130,619
39.8%86,434
217,053 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+31.71980D+19.11982D+24.71984D+33.91986D+30.31988D+27.51990

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