1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 5th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Millicent II Fenwick (R) won with 66.9% of the vote, defeating Frank R. Nero (D) by 35.5 points.
Millicent II FenwickRepublican · winner
66.9%137,803
Frank R. NeroDemocrat
31.3%64,598
Jane T. RehmkeLibertarian
0.8%1,723
John GiammarcoOther party
0.7%1,483
Joseph R. Viola Jr.Other party
0.2%499
206,106 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
Millicent II Fenwick (R)Frank R. Nero (D)
Also on the ballot: Jane T. Rehmke (Libertarian), 0.8%; John Giammarco (Other party), 0.7%; Joseph R. Viola Jr. (Other party), 0.2%