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1976 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election

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Who won the 1976 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election?

James Florio won the 1976 New Jersey U.S. House District 1 Election. James Florio received 136,624 popular votes (70.1%). The main challenger was Joseph I. McCullough Jr. (28.92%).

See the full head-to-head between Florio and Jr.

Florio +41.2 pts · won by 80,261 votes
James FlorioDemocraticWINNER70.1%
136,624 votes
Joseph I. McCullough Jr.Republican28.92%
56,363 votes
Vernon A. SmithLibertarian0.41%
800 votes
Thomas C. Sloannew majority0.4%
784 votes
Robert Bowenlabor0.17%
327 votes
Popular-vote totals for U.S. House elections come from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab (1976–2024).

Data last verified July 28, 2026.