1976Final results
1976 election for U.S. Senate in Connecticut
U.S. Senate · Connecticut
Lowell P. Weicker Jr. (R) won with 57.7% of the vote, defeating Gloria Schaffer (D) by 16.5 points.
Lowell P. Weicker Jr.Republican · winner
57.7%785,683
Gloria SchafferDemocrat
41.2%561,018
Robert BarnabeiAmerican Independent
1.1%14,407
1,361,666 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
Lowell P. Weicker Jr. (R)Gloria Schaffer (D)
Also on the ballot: Robert Barnabei (American Independent), 1.1%