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1976Final results

1976 election for Maryland's 4th District

U.S. House · Maryland

Marjorie S. Holt (R) won with 57.7% of the vote, defeating Werner Fornos (D) by 15.3 points.

Marjorie S. HoltRepublican · winner
57.7%95,158
42.3%69,855
165,013 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+43.71980R+22.41982R+32.51984D+0.31986D+36.61988D+17.71990

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