1976Final results
1976 election for Missouri's 8th District
U.S. House · Missouri
Richard H. Ichord (D) won with 67.3% of the vote, defeating Charles R. Leick (R) by 36.7 points.
Richard H. IchordDemocrat · winner
67.3%132,386
Charles R. LeickRepublican
30.6%60,179
Stuart M. LeidermanIndependent
2.1%4,082
196,647 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
Richard H. Ichord (D)Charles R. Leick (R)
Also on the ballot: Stuart M. Leiderman (Independent), 2.1%