1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 8th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Robert Roe (D) won with 70.6% of the vote, defeating Bessie Doty (R) by 41.5 points.
Robert RoeDemocrat · winner
70.6%108,841
Bessie DotyRepublican
29.0%44,775
Gilbert G. DollLibertarian
0.4%580
154,196 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