1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 2nd District
U.S. House · Michigan
Carl Pursell (R) won with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Edward C. Pierce (D) by 0.2 points.
Carl PursellRepublican · winner
49.8%95,397
Edward C. PierceDemocrat
49.6%95,053
Philip S. CarrollOther party
0.3%598
Lawrence McKennaLibertarian
0.2%403
Ronald G. ZieglerOther party
0.1%287
191,738 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
Carl Pursell (R)Edward C. Pierce (D)
Also on the ballot: Philip S. Carroll (Other party), 0.3%; Lawrence McKenna (Libertarian), 0.2%; Ronald G. Ziegler (Other party), 0.1%