1976Final results
1976 election for Ohio's 17th District
U.S. House · Ohio
John M. Ashbrook (R) won with 56.8% of the vote, defeating John C. McDonald (D) by 13.6 points.
John M. AshbrookRepublican · winner
56.8%94,874
John C. McDonaldDemocrat
43.2%72,168
167,042 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