1976Final results
1976 election for Washington's 5th District
U.S. House · Washington
Thomas Foley (D) won with 58.0% of the vote, defeating Duane Alton (R) by 17.4 points.
Thomas FoleyDemocrat · winner
58.0%120,415
Duane AltonRepublican
40.6%84,262
D. E. Bear SandahlLibertarian
0.9%1,959
Ira LiebowitzOther party
0.5%935
207,571 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
Thomas Foley (D)Duane Alton (R)
Also on the ballot: D. E. Bear Sandahl (Libertarian), 0.9%; Ira Liebowitz (Other party), 0.5%