1976Final results
1976 election for U.S. Senate in New Jersey
U.S. Senate · New Jersey
Harrison A. Williams Jr. (D) won with 60.7% of the vote, defeating David F. Norcross (R) by 22.6 points.
Harrison A. Williams Jr.Democrat · winner
60.7%1,681,140
David F. NorcrossRepublican
38.0%1,054,508
Hannibal CundariLibertarian
0.7%19,907
Bernardo S. DoganieroOther party
0.3%9,185
Leif JohnsonOther party
0.2%6,650
2,771,390 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
Harrison A. Williams Jr. (D)David F. Norcross (R)
Also on the ballot: Hannibal Cundari (Libertarian), 0.7%; Bernardo S. Doganiero (Other party), 0.3%; Leif Johnson (Other party), 0.2%