1976Final results

1976 election for New York's 27th District

Name: 1976 election for New York's 27th District
Start: 1976-11-02
Location: New York

U.S. House · New York

Matthew McHugh (D) won with 66.6% of the vote, defeating William H. Harter (R) by 33.3 points.

Matthew McHughDemocrat · winner

66.6%127,048

33.4%63,626

190,674 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

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET