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1976Final results

1976 election for Texas's 6th District

U.S. House · Texas

Olin E. Teague (D) won with 65.9% of the vote, defeating Wes Mowery (R) by 32.5 points.

Olin E. TeagueDemocrat · winner
65.9%119,025
Wes MoweryRepublican
33.4%60,316
Harley L. PinonOther party
0.7%1,193
180,534 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+41.81980R+13.21984R+11.61986R+35.31988R+33.31990R+43.81992

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

The candidates

Olin E. Teague (D)Wes Mowery (R)

Also on the ballot: Harley L. Pinon (Other party), 0.7%