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1976Final results

1976 election for Maryland's 2nd District

U.S. House · Maryland

Clarence D. Long (D) won with 70.9% of the vote, defeating John M. Seney (R) by 52.9 points.

Clarence D. LongDemocrat · winner
70.9%139,196
John M. SeneyRepublican
18.0%35,258
11.1%21,849
196,303 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+14.71980D+5.21982R+2.71984R+17.31986R+42.91988R+48.71990

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