1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 10th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D) won with 82.6% of the vote, defeating Tony Grandison (R) by 66.6 points.
Peter W. Rodino Jr.Democrat · winner
82.6%88,245
Tony GrandisonRepublican
16.0%17,129
Kathleen A. McAdamLibertarian
0.8%862
Lawrence StewartSocialist Workers
0.3%330
Charles MackOther party
0.2%209
106,775 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: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
The candidates
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D)Tony Grandison (R)
Also on the ballot: Kathleen A. McAdam (Libertarian), 0.8%; Lawrence Stewart (Socialist Workers), 0.3%; Charles Mack (Other party), 0.2%