1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 4th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Frank Thompson Jr. (D) won with 66.3% of the vote, defeating Joseph S. Indyk (R) by 34.2 points.
Frank Thompson Jr.Democrat · winner
66.3%113,281
Joseph S. IndykRepublican
32.1%54,789
John V. MahalchikOther party
0.8%1,431
Jack MoyersLibertarian
0.6%946
Elliot GreenspanOther party
0.2%421
170,868 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
Frank Thompson Jr. (D)Joseph S. Indyk (R)
Also on the ballot: John V. Mahalchik (Other party), 0.8%; Jack Moyers (Libertarian), 0.6%; Elliot Greenspan (Other party), 0.2%