1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 11th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Joseph G. Minish (D) won with 67.6% of the vote, defeating Charles A. Pockel Jr. (R) by 36.5 points.
Joseph G. MinishDemocrat · winner
67.6%129,026
Charles A. Pockel Jr.Republican
31.1%59,397
Warren T. KupchikLibertarian
0.9%1,749
Joseph A. RogersOther party
0.3%636
190,808 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
Joseph G. Minish (D)Charles A. Pockel Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Warren T. Kupchik (Libertarian), 0.9%; Joseph A. Rogers (Other party), 0.3%