1976Final results
1976 election for Michigan's 9th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Guy A. Vander Jagt (R) won with 70.0% of the vote, defeating Stephen E. Fawley (D) by 40.6 points.
Guy A. Vander JagtRepublican · winner
70.0%146,712
Stephen E. FawleyDemocrat
29.4%61,641
Deloyd G. HesselinkAmerican Independent
0.5%1,021
Joy PowellOther party
0.1%204
Wm G. FriesserOther party
0.1%123
209,701 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
Guy A. Vander Jagt (R)Stephen E. Fawley (D)
Also on the ballot: Deloyd G. Hesselink (American Independent), 0.5%; Joy Powell (Other party), 0.1%; Wm G. Friesser (Other party), 0.1%