1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 11th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Philip E. Ruppe (R) won with 54.8% of the vote, defeating Francis Brouillette (D) by 9.9 points.
Philip E. RuppeRepublican · winner
54.8%118,871
Francis BrouilletteDemocrat
44.8%97,325
Elizabeth D. PapeAmerican Independent
0.2%537
Edward W. AhoOther party
0.1%231
John C. HoffmanOther party
0.1%151
217,115 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
Philip E. Ruppe (R)Francis Brouillette (D)
Also on the ballot: Elizabeth D. Pape (American Independent), 0.2%; Edward W. Aho (Other party), 0.1%; John C. Hoffman (Other party), 0.1%