1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 3rd District
U.S. House · Michigan
Garry Brown (R) won with 50.6% of the vote, defeating Howard Wolpe (D) by 2.0 points.
Garry BrownRepublican · winner
50.6%99,231
Howard WolpeDemocrat
48.6%95,261
Timothy W. WalterAmerican Independent
0.6%1,208
Charles ToddLibertarian
0.2%334
Leda J. StevensOther party
0.1%124
196,158 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
Garry Brown (R)Howard Wolpe (D)
Also on the ballot: Timothy W. Walter (American Independent), 0.6%; Charles Todd (Libertarian), 0.2%; Leda J. Stevens (Other party), 0.1%