1976Final results
1976 election for Illinois's 13th District
U.S. House · Illinois
Robert McClory (R) won with 66.8% of the vote, defeating James J. Cummings (D) by 36.5 points.
Robert McCloryRepublican · winner
66.8%109,726
James J. CummingsDemocrat
30.3%49,777
Donald G. DeslauriersIndependent
2.9%4,763
164,266 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 McClory (R)James J. Cummings (D)
Also on the ballot: Donald G. Deslauriers (Independent), 2.9%