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1976Final results

1976 election for Minnesota's 2nd District

U.S. House · Minnesota

Tom Hagedorn (R) won with 60.3% of the vote, defeating Gloria Griffin (D) by 20.7 points.

Tom HagedornRepublican · winner
60.3%148,322
39.7%97,488
245,810 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+21.31980R+8.91982R+26.11984R+3.21986R+15.61988R+23.71990

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