1976Final results
1976 election for Pennsylvania's 3rd District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
Raymond F. Lederer (D) won with 73.2% of the vote, defeating Terence J. Schade (R) by 46.8 points.
Raymond F. LedererDemocrat · winner
73.2%98,627
Terence J. SchadeRepublican
26.3%35,491
Steven S. DouglasOther party
0.5%700
134,818 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
Raymond F. Lederer (D)Terence J. Schade (R)
Also on the ballot: Steven S. Douglas (Other party), 0.5%