1976Final results
1976 election for California's 3rd District
U.S. House · California
John E. Moss (D) won with 72.9% of the vote, defeating George R. Marsh Jr. (R) by 45.7 points.
John E. MossDemocrat · winner
72.9%139,779
George R. Marsh Jr.Republican
27.1%52,075
191,854 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