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1976Final results

1976 election for South Carolina's 4th District

U.S. House · South Carolina

James R. Mann (D) won with 73.5% of the vote, defeating Robert L. Watkins (R) by 47.1 points.

James R. MannDemocrat · winner
73.5%91,721
26.4%32,983
124,765 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+26.71982R+28.81984D+4.11986D+4.31988D+22.91990R+2.91992

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