1976Final results
1976 election for Connecticut's 2nd District
U.S. House · Connecticut
Christopher Dodd (D) won with 65.1% of the vote, defeating Richard M. Jackson (R) by 31.0 points.
Christopher DoddDemocrat · winner
65.1%142,684
Richard M. JacksonRepublican
34.1%74,743
Anthony DiscepoloOther party
0.8%1,857
219,308 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