1976Final results
1976 election for South Carolina's 6th District
U.S. House · South Carolina
John W. Jenrette Jr. (D) won with 55.5% of the vote, defeating Edward L. Young (R) by 11.4 points.
John W. Jenrette Jr.Democrat · winner
55.5%75,916
Edward L. YoungRepublican
44.0%60,288
Clarence C. DillinghamIndependent
0.5%687
136,896 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
John W. Jenrette Jr. (D)Edward L. Young (R)
Also on the ballot: Clarence C. Dillingham (Independent), 0.5%