1976Final results
1976 election for Nebraska's 3rd District
U.S. House · Nebraska
Virginia Smith (R) won with 72.9% of the vote, defeating James Thomas Hansen (D) by 48.2 points.
Virginia SmithRepublican · winner
72.9%150,720
James Thomas HansenDemocrat
24.7%51,012
William W. SteenOther party
2.4%5,025
206,765 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