1976Final results
1976 election for Georgia's 6th District
U.S. House · Georgia
John J. Flynt Jr. (D) won with 51.7% of the vote, defeating Newton Gingrich (R) by 3.4 points.
John J. Flynt Jr.Democrat · winner
51.7%77,532
Newton GingrichRepublican
48.3%72,400
149,944 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