1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 8th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Bob Traxler (D) won with 59.0% of the vote, defeating E. Brady Denton (R) by 18.6 points.
Bob TraxlerDemocrat · winner
59.0%110,127
E. Brady DentonRepublican
40.4%75,323
Charles G. JohnsAmerican Independent
0.5%973
David W. ThillOther party
0.1%209
186,632 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
Bob Traxler (D)E. Brady Denton (R)
Also on the ballot: Charles G. Johns (American Independent), 0.5%; David W. Thill (Other party), 0.1%