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1976Final results

1976 election for Missouri's 9th District

U.S. House · Missouri

Harold Volkmer (D) won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Joe Frappier (R) by 11.9 points.

Harold VolkmerDemocrat · winner
55.9%120,325
Joe FrappierRepublican
44.1%94,816
215,141 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

EvenD+12.91980D+21.61982D+5.81984D+15.01986D+35.81988D+15.11990

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