1976Final results
1976 election for Rhode Island's 1st District
U.S. House · Rhode Island
Fernand J. St Germain (D) won with 62.4% of the vote, defeating John J. Slocum Jr. (R) by 26.0 points.
Fernand J. St GermainDemocrat · winner
62.4%116,674
John J. Slocum Jr.Republican
36.4%68,080
Ann M. MorrisseyIndependent
1.2%2,248
187,002 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
Fernand J. St Germain (D)John J. Slocum Jr. (R)
Also on the ballot: Ann M. Morrissey (Independent), 1.2%