1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 1st District
U.S. House · Michigan
John Conyers, Jr. (D) won with 92.4% of the vote, defeating Issac Hood (R) by 85.8 points.
John Conyers, Jr.Democrat · winner
92.4%126,161
Issac HoodRepublican
6.5%8,927
Hector M. McGregorAmerican Independent
0.5%727
B. R. WashingtonSocialist Workers
0.2%306
Thomas W. JonesLibertarian
0.2%245
Carolyn NelsonOther party
0.2%216
136,582 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
John Conyers, Jr. (D)Issac Hood (R)
Also on the ballot: Hector M. McGregor (American Independent), 0.5%; B. R. Washington (Socialist Workers), 0.2%; Thomas W. Jones (Libertarian), 0.2%; Carolyn Nelson (Other party), 0.2%