1976 United States Senate election in Michigan

United States Senate election in Michigan, 1976

← 1970 November 2, 1976 1982 →

Nominee Don Riegle Marvin Esch Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,831,031 1,635,087 Percentage 52.5% 46.9%

County results Riegle:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Esch:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

U.S. Senator before election Philip Hart Democratic Elected U.S. Senator Don Riegle Democratic

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The 1976 United States Senate election in Michigan took place on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Philip Hart decided to retire instead of seeking a fourth term. Democrat Don Riegle won the open seat.

Major candidates

Democratic

• Don Riegle, U.S. Representative since 1967

Republican

• Marvin Esch, U.S. Representative since 1967

Results

See also

• 1976 United States Senate elections

References

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