1976Final results
1976 election for Connecticut's 1st District
U.S. House · Connecticut
William R. Cotter (D) won with 57.1% of the vote, defeating Lucien P. Di Fazio Jr. (R) by 15.3 points.
William R. CotterDemocrat · winner
57.1%128,479
Lucien P. Di Fazio Jr.Republican
41.8%94,106
Charlie A. BurkeAmerican Independent
0.6%1,326
Donna C. McDonoughOther party
0.5%1,110
225,076 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
William R. Cotter (D)Lucien P. Di Fazio Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Charlie A. Burke (American Independent), 0.6%; Donna C. McDonough (Other party), 0.5%