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1976Final results

1976 election for Tennessee's 2nd District

U.S. House · Tennessee

John J. Duncan, Jr. (R) won with 62.8% of the vote, defeating Mike Rowland (D) by 25.6 points.

John J. Duncan, Jr.Republican · winner
62.8%117,256
Mike RowlandDemocrat
37.2%69,449
186,707 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+52.11980R+54.71984R+52.41986R+12.51988R+46.51992R+42.11996

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