United States Senate election in Texas, 1976
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The 1976 United States Senate election in Texas was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen won re-election to a second term.
Major candidates
Democratic
- Lloyd Bentsen, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1971
Republican
- Alan Steelman, U.S. Representative from Texas's 5th district since 1973
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lloyd Bentsen | 2,199,956 | 56.8 | ||
| Republican | Alan Steelman | 1,636,370 | 42.2 | ||
| Socialist Workers Party | Pedro Vasquez | 20,549 | 0.5 | ||
| American Independent | Marjorie P. Gallion | 17,355 | 0.5 | ||
