1976Final results
1976 election for Pennsylvania's 2nd District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
Robert N. C. Nix (D) won with 73.5% of the vote, defeating Jesse W. Woods Jr. (R) by 48.2 points.
Robert N. C. NixDemocrat · winner
73.5%109,855
Jesse W. Woods Jr.Republican
25.4%37,907
Tony AustinSocialist Workers
0.7%1,106
Willie ThomasIndependent
0.2%287
Dennis GrantOther party
0.1%214
149,369 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 N. C. Nix (D)Jesse W. Woods Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Tony Austin (Socialist Workers), 0.7%; Willie Thomas (Independent), 0.2%; Dennis Grant (Other party), 0.1%