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1976Final results

1976 election for Wisconsin's 3rd District

U.S. House · Wisconsin

Alvin J. Baldus (D) won with 58.1% of the vote, defeating Adolf L. Gundersen (R) by 16.2 points.

Alvin J. BaldusDemocrat · winner
58.1%139,083
41.9%100,218
239,311 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+2.01980R+13.81982R+36.71984R+28.21986R+36.71988R+22.01990

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