1976Final results
1976 election for Connecticut's 3rd District
U.S. House · Connecticut
Robert N. Giaimo (D) won with 54.6% of the vote, defeating John G. Pucciano (R) by 11.2 points.
Robert N. GiaimoDemocrat · winner
54.6%121,623
John G. PuccianoRepublican
43.4%96,714
Joelle R. FishmanCommunist
1.3%2,947
Robert G. CossetteAmerican Independent
0.6%1,339
222,643 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
Robert N. Giaimo (D)John G. Pucciano (R)
Also on the ballot: Joelle R. Fishman (Communist), 1.3%; Robert G. Cossette (American Independent), 0.6%