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1976Final results

1976 election for Ohio's 6th District

U.S. House · Ohio

William H. Harsha (R) won with 61.5% of the vote, defeating Ted Strickland (D) by 23.0 points.

William H. HarshaRepublican · winner
61.5%107,064
38.5%67,067
174,131 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

EvenR+9.21980R+18.41982R+48.01984R+42.41986R+48.61988R+42.41990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET