1976Final results
1976 election for California's 7th District
U.S. House · California
George Miller (D) won with 74.7% of the vote, defeating Robert L. Vickers (R) by 51.4 points.
George MillerDemocrat · winner
74.7%147,064
Robert L. VickersRepublican
23.3%45,863
Melvin E. StanleyAmerican Independent
2.0%3,889
196,816 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
The candidates
George Miller (D)Robert L. Vickers (R)
Also on the ballot: Melvin E. Stanley (American Independent), 2.0%