1976Final results
1976 election for New Jersey's 9th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Harold C. Hollenbeck (R) won with 53.1% of the vote, defeating Henry Helstoski (D) by 8.8 points.
Harold C. HollenbeckRepublican · winner
53.1%107,454
Henry HelstoskiDemocrat
44.3%89,723
Herbert H. ShawOther party
0.9%1,814
Frank J. PrimichLibertarian
0.9%1,759
James J. Terlizzi Sr.Independent
0.8%1,594
202,344 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
Harold C. Hollenbeck (R)Henry Helstoski (D)
Also on the ballot: Herbert H. Shaw (Other party), 0.9%; Frank J. Primich (Libertarian), 0.9%; James J. Terlizzi Sr. (Independent), 0.8%