1976Final results
1976 election for New York's 20th District
U.S. House · New York
Theodore Weiss (D) won with 83.2% of the vote, defeating Denise T. Weiseman (R) by 70.5 points.
Theodore WeissDemocrat · winner
83.2%91,977
Denise T. WeisemanRepublican
12.8%14,114
Herman DinsmoreConservative
3.0%3,323
Diane SteinbergOther party
1.0%1,076
110,490 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Theodore Weiss (D)Denise T. Weiseman (R)
Also on the ballot: Herman Dinsmore (Conservative), 3.0%; Diane Steinberg (Other party), 1.0%