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1976Final results

1976 election for Minnesota's 1st District

U.S. House · Minnesota

Albert H. Quic (R) won with 68.2% of the vote, defeating Robert C. "bob" Olson Jr. (D) by 37.8 points.

Albert H. QuicRepublican · winner
68.2%158,177
30.5%70,630
Lloyd DuweOther party
1.3%2,966
231,773 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

EvenR+43.61980D+3.31982D+14.01984D+44.81986D+40.61988D+56.31990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The candidates