1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 13th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Charles C. Diggs Jr. (D) won with 89.0% of the vote, defeating Richard A. Golden (R) by 79.4 points.
Charles C. Diggs Jr.Democrat · winner
89.0%83,387
Richard A. GoldenRepublican
9.6%9,002
Raymond HouleAmerican Independent
0.5%449
John HawkinsSocialist Workers
0.4%366
Melvin BrownOther party
0.3%285
Harold L. DewatersLibertarian
0.2%198
93,687 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
Charles C. Diggs Jr. (D)Richard A. Golden (R)
Also on the ballot: Raymond Houle (American Independent), 0.5%; John Hawkins (Socialist Workers), 0.4%; Melvin Brown (Other party), 0.3%; Harold L. Dewaters (Libertarian), 0.2%