1976Final results
1976 election for Maine's 1st District
U.S. House · Maine
David F. Emery (R) won with 57.4% of the vote, defeating Frederick D. Barton (D) by 14.8 points.
David F. EmeryRepublican · winner
57.4%145,523
Frederick D. BartonDemocrat
42.6%108,105
253,628 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