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1976Final results

1976 election for Illinois's 20th District

U.S. House · Illinois

Paul Findley (R) won with 63.6% of the vote, defeating Peter Mack (D) by 27.1 points.

Paul FindleyRepublican · winner
63.6%137,223
Peter MackDemocrat
36.4%78,634
215,857 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

EvenR+12.01980D+0.71982D+22.51984D+36.21986D+37.71988D+32.41990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET