1976Final results
1976 election for California's 8th District
U.S. House · California
Ronald Dellums (D) won with 62.1% of the vote, defeating Philip Stiles Breck Jr. (R) by 27.4 points.
Ronald DellumsDemocrat · winner
62.1%122,342
Philip Stiles Breck Jr.Republican
34.7%68,374
Robert J. EvansPeace and Freedom
3.2%6,238
196,954 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
Ronald Dellums (D)Philip Stiles Breck Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Robert J. Evans (Peace and Freedom), 3.2%