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1976Final results

1976 election for California's 25th District

U.S. House · California

Edward Roybal (D) won with 71.9% of the vote, defeating Jim Madrid (R) by 49.9 points.

Edward RoybalDemocrat · winner
71.9%57,966
Jim MadridRepublican
22.0%17,737
Marilyn SealsPeace and Freedom
6.1%4,922
80,625 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+37.61980D+47.61984D+54.81986D+45.31990R+18.91992R+33.51994

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