1976Final results
1976 election for New York's 31st District
U.S. House · New York
Donald J. Mitchell (R) won with 66.5% of the vote, defeating Anita Maxwell (D) by 33.0 points.
Donald J. MitchellRepublican · winner
66.5%123,143
Anita MaxwellDemocrat
33.5%62,032
185,175 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