1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 15th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Edward J. Patten (D) won with 59.0% of the vote, defeating Charles W. Wiley (R) by 28.7 points.
Edward J. PattenDemocrat · winner
59.0%106,170
Charles W. WileyRepublican
30.3%54,487
Dennis F. Adams Sr.Other party
8.1%14,543
Michael KleinOther party
2.2%3,916
Bruce E. ToddOther party
0.4%720
179,836 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
Edward J. Patten (D)Charles W. Wiley (R)Dennis F. Adams Sr. (OTH)
Also on the ballot: Michael Klein (Other party), 2.2%; Bruce E. Todd (Other party), 0.4%