1976Final results
1976 election for U.S. Senate in Delaware
U.S. Senate · Delaware
William Roth (R) won with 55.8% of the vote, defeating Thomas C. Maloney (D) by 12.2 points.
William RothRepublican · winner
55.8%125,454
Thomas C. MaloneyDemocrat
43.6%98,042
Donald G. GiesOther party
0.3%646
Joseph F. McInerneyIndependent
0.2%437
John A. MassimillaOther party
0.1%216
224,795 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
William Roth (R)Thomas C. Maloney (D)
Also on the ballot: Donald G. Gies (Other party), 0.3%; Joseph F. McInerney (Independent), 0.2%; John A. Massimilla (Other party), 0.1%