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1976Final results

1976 election for Kentucky's 2nd District

U.S. House · Kentucky

William Natcher (D) won with 60.4% of the vote, defeating Walter A. Baker (R) by 20.7 points.

William NatcherDemocrat · winner
60.4%79,016
Walter A. BakerRepublican
39.6%51,900
130,920 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

EvenD+47.71982D+24.31984D+21.21988D+32.11990D+22.91992R+19.61994

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