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1976Final results

1976 election for Pennsylvania's 23rd District

U.S. House · Pennsylvania

Joseph S. Ammerman (D) won with 56.5% of the vote, defeating Albert W. Johnson (R) by 13.1 points.

Joseph S. AmmermanDemocrat · winner
56.5%95,821
43.5%73,641
169,462 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+49.01980R+30.41982R+3.31984R+11.01986R+24.71988R+18.81990

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