1976Final results
1976 election for Ohio's 16th District
U.S. House · Ohio
Ralph Regula (R) won with 66.8% of the vote, defeating John G. Freedom (D) by 34.9 points.
Ralph RegulaRepublican · winner
66.8%116,374
John G. FreedomDemocrat
32.0%55,671
Harold B. FesterlyOther party
1.1%1,969
Mark F. VanvoorhisOther party
0.0%77
174,091 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
Ralph Regula (R)John G. Freedom (D)
Also on the ballot: Harold B. Festerly (Other party), 1.1%; Mark F. Vanvoorhis (Other party), 0.0%