1976Final results
1976 election for Pennsylvania's 16th District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
Robert Walker (R) won with 62.3% of the vote, defeating Michael J. Minney (D) by 25.4 points.
Robert WalkerRepublican · winner
62.3%97,527
Michael J. MinneyDemocrat
37.0%57,836
Richard A. HaasOther party
0.5%743
Martin P. RossOther party
0.2%349
156,455 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
Robert Walker (R)Michael J. Minney (D)
Also on the ballot: Richard A. Haas (Other party), 0.5%; Martin P. Ross (Other party), 0.2%