State Senate, District 47, 1976 Election
General
| Date: | November 2, 1976 |
| Cycle: | 1976 |
| Office: | State Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | 47 |
| Counties: | Anoka |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Merriam Incumbent | Man | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 18,527 | 72.84 | +45.68 |
| Dave Gates | Man | Independent-Republican | 6,908 | 27.16 |
Sources
- State of Minnesota General Election Results 1976, Office of Secretary of State (p. 145).