1976Final results
1976 election for California's 43rd District
U.S. House · California
Clair W. Burgener (R) won with 65.0% of the vote, defeating Pat Kelly (D) by 30.0 points.
Clair W. BurgenerRepublican · winner
65.0%173,576
Pat KellyDemocrat
35.0%93,475
267,051 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