1976Final results
1976 election for Ohio's 3rd District
U.S. House · Ohio
Charles W. Whalen Jr. (R) won with 69.4% of the vote, defeating Leonard E. Stubbs Jr. (D) by 46.1 points.
Charles W. Whalen Jr.Republican · winner
69.4%100,871
Leonard E. Stubbs Jr.Democrat
23.3%33,873
Wilmer Mark HurstIndependent
4.0%5,758
John R. AustinIndependent
3.4%4,872
145,374 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
Charles W. Whalen Jr. (R)Leonard E. Stubbs Jr. (D)
Also on the ballot: Wilmer Mark Hurst (Independent), 4.0%; John R. Austin (Independent), 3.4%