1976Final results
1976 election for U.S. Senate in Utah
U.S. Senate · Utah
Orrin G. Hatch (R) won with 55.6% of the vote, defeating Frank E. Moss (D) by 12.7 points.
Orrin G. HatchRepublican · winner
55.6%290,221
Frank E. MossDemocrat
42.9%223,948
George Merl BatchelorOther party
0.9%4,913
Steve TrotterLibertarian
0.6%3,026
522,108 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
Orrin G. Hatch (R)Frank E. Moss (D)
Also on the ballot: George Merl Batchelor (Other party), 0.9%; Steve Trotter (Libertarian), 0.6%