1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 4th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Dave Stockman (R) won with 60.0% of the vote, defeating Richard E. Daugherty (D) by 21.3 points.
Dave StockmanRepublican · winner
60.0%107,881
Richard E. DaughertyDemocrat
38.8%69,655
Karl FriskeAmerican Independent
1.0%1,789
Russell SeveranceLibertarian
0.2%288
David M. HiltyOther party
0.1%124
179,737 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
Dave Stockman (R)Richard E. Daugherty (D)
Also on the ballot: Karl Friske (American Independent), 1.0%; Russell Severance (Libertarian), 0.2%; David M. Hilty (Other party), 0.1%