1976Final results
1976 election for Washington's 2nd District
U.S. House · Washington
Lloyd Meeds (D) won with 49.3% of the vote, defeating John Nance Garner (R) by 0.2 points.
Lloyd MeedsDemocrat · winner
49.3%107,328
John Nance GarnerRepublican
49.0%106,786
Tom BlyConstitution
0.9%1,963
Carol RuckertOther party
0.8%1,781
217,858 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
Lloyd Meeds (D)John Nance Garner (R)
Also on the ballot: Tom Bly (Constitution), 0.9%; Carol Ruckert (Other party), 0.8%