1976Final results
1976 election for Iowa's 2nd District
U.S. House · Iowa
Michael T. Blouin (D) won with 50.3% of the vote, defeating Tom Riley (R) by 1.3 points.
Michael T. BlouinDemocrat · winner
50.3%102,980
Tom RileyRepublican
49.1%100,344
James D. RobersonIndependent
0.4%741
Lorin E. OxleyOther party
0.2%485
204,550 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
Michael T. Blouin (D)Tom Riley (R)
Also on the ballot: James D. Roberson (Independent), 0.4%; Lorin E. Oxley (Other party), 0.2%