1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 7th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Dale E. Kildee (D) won with 70.0% of the vote, defeating Robin Widgery (R) by 41.6 points.
Dale E. KildeeDemocrat · winner
70.0%124,260
Robin WidgeryRepublican
28.3%50,301
Jimmy L. SabinAmerican Independent
0.8%1,451
Max DeanOther party
0.5%835
Benjamin G. HoffmanLibertarian
0.4%735
177,582 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
Dale E. Kildee (D)Robin Widgery (R)
Also on the ballot: Jimmy L. Sabin (American Independent), 0.8%; Max Dean (Other party), 0.5%; Benjamin G. Hoffman (Libertarian), 0.4%