1976Final results
1976 election for Colorado's 3rd District
U.S. House · Colorado
Frank E. Evans (D) won with 51.0% of the vote, defeating Melvin H. Takaki (R) by 4.0 points.
Frank E. EvansDemocrat · winner
51.0%89,302
Melvin H. TakakiRepublican
47.0%82,315
Alfredo ArcherOther party
1.4%2,429
Henry John OlshawOther party
0.7%1,186
175,232 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
Frank E. Evans (D)Melvin H. Takaki (R)
Also on the ballot: Alfredo Archer (Other party), 1.4%; Henry John Olshaw (Other party), 0.7%