1976Final results
1976 election for Minnesota's 3rd District
U.S. House · Minnesota
William Frenzel (R) won with 66.1% of the vote, defeating Jerome W. Coughlin (D) by 34.1 points.
William FrenzelRepublican · winner
66.1%149,013
Jerome W. CoughlinDemocrat
32.0%72,044
Clifford C. MathiasOther party
2.0%4,402
225,459 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
William Frenzel (R)Jerome W. Coughlin (D)
Also on the ballot: Clifford C. Mathias (Other party), 2.0%