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1976Final results

1976 election for Pennsylvania's 7th District

U.S. House · Pennsylvania

Bob Edgar (D) won with 54.1% of the vote, defeating John M. Kenney (R) by 8.2 points.

Bob EdgarDemocrat · winner
54.1%109,436
John M. KenneyRepublican
45.9%92,788
Samuel CingerOther party
0.1%127
202,351 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

EvenD+6.31980D+10.91982D+0.21984R+22.61986R+35.61988R+30.61990

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

The candidates

Bob Edgar (D)John M. Kenney (R)

Also on the ballot: Samuel Cinger (Other party), 0.1%