1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 1st District
U.S. House · New Jersey
James Florio (D) won with 70.1% of the vote, defeating Joseph I. McCullough Jr. (R) by 41.2 points.
James FlorioDemocrat · winner
70.1%136,624
Joseph I. McCullough Jr.Republican
28.9%56,363
Vernon A. SmithLibertarian
0.4%800
Thomas C. SloanOther party
0.4%784
Robert BowenOther party
0.2%327
194,898 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
James Florio (D)Joseph I. McCullough Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Vernon A. Smith (Libertarian), 0.4%; Thomas C. Sloan (Other party), 0.4%; Robert Bowen (Other party), 0.2%