1976Final results
1976 election for New York's 29th District
U.S. House · New York
Edward Pattison (D) won with 47.0% of the vote, defeating Joseph A. Martino (R) by 2.0 points.
Edward PattisonDemocrat · winner
47.0%100,663
Joseph A. MartinoRepublican
45.0%96,476
James E. DeyoungConservative
7.2%15,337
Patricia O. BrooksOther party
0.6%1,314
Rocco A. FerranOther party
0.2%432
214,222 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
Edward Pattison (D)Joseph A. Martino (R)James E. Deyoung (C)
Also on the ballot: Patricia O. Brooks (Other party), 0.6%; Rocco A. Ferran (Other party), 0.2%