1976Final results
1976 election for Massachusetts's 6th District
U.S. House · Massachusetts
Michael Harrington (D) won with 54.8% of the vote, defeating William E. Bronson (R) by 13.5 points.
Michael HarringtonDemocrat · winner
54.8%121,562
William E. BronsonRepublican
41.3%91,655
Lillian Cundari McGowanIndependent
3.9%8,589
221,813 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 Harrington (D)William E. Bronson (R)
Also on the ballot: Lillian Cundari McGowan (Independent), 3.9%