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1976Final results

1976 election for New Hampshire's 2nd District

U.S. House · New Hampshire

James C. Cleveland (R) won with 60.5% of the vote, defeating J. Joseph Grandmaison (D) by 21.1 points.

James C. ClevelandRepublican · winner
60.5%100,911
39.5%65,792
166,703 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+28.31980R+41.71982R+53.01984R+48.41986R+14.21988D+5.41990

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