1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 13th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Helen S. Meyner (D) won with 50.4% of the vote, defeating William E. Schluter (R) by 2.5 points.
Helen S. MeynerDemocrat · winner
50.4%105,291
William E. SchluterRepublican
47.9%100,050
F. Edward De MottIndependent
1.0%2,160
Joseph MayerOther party
0.7%1,550
209,051 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
Helen S. Meyner (D)William E. Schluter (R)
Also on the ballot: F. Edward De Mott (Independent), 1.0%; Joseph Mayer (Other party), 0.7%