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1976Final results

1976 election for New York's 3rd District

U.S. House · New York

Jerome A. Ambro Jr. (D) won with 52.0% of the vote, defeating Howard T. Hogan Jr. (R) by 5.2 points.

Jerome A. Ambro Jr.Democrat · winner
52.0%94,265
46.8%84,824
Hy YorkOther party
1.3%2,350
181,439 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

EvenR+2.61980D+5.91982D+3.11984D+15.91986D+16.61988D+9.61990

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

The candidates

Jerome A. Ambro Jr. (D)Howard T. Hogan Jr. (R)

Also on the ballot: Hy York (Other party), 1.3%