1976 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

The 1976 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator and Minority Leader Hugh Scott decided to retire. Republican John Heinz won the open seat.

1976 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

November 2, 1976
 
Nominee John Heinz Bill Green
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,381,891 2,126,977
Percentage 52.39% 46.79%

County results

Heinz:      50–60%      60–70%

Green:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%

U.S. senator before election

Hugh Scott
Republican

Elected U.S. Senator

John Heinz
Republican

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