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1976Final results

1976 election for Indiana's 4th District

U.S. House · Indiana

J. Danforth Quayle (R) won with 54.4% of the vote, defeating J. Edward Roush (D) by 9.8 points.

J. Danforth QuayleRepublican · winner
54.4%107,762
44.6%88,361
Gail E. GranOther party
1.0%2,060
198,183 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+21.41980R+29.21982R+22.31984R+39.51986R+24.31988D+21.31990

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

The candidates

J. Danforth Quayle (R)J. Edward Roush (D)

Also on the ballot: Gail E. Gran (Other party), 1.0%