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1976Final results

1976 election for New York's 32nd District

U.S. House · New York

James M. Hanley (D) won with 54.8% of the vote, defeating George C. Wortley (R) by 10.7 points.

James M. HanleyDemocrat · winner
54.8%101,419
44.1%81,597
Earl W. ColvinOther party
1.1%2,124
185,140 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

EvenD+10.71976D+6.31978R+28.81980D+38.71984D+45.41988D+21.41990

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

The candidates

James M. Hanley (D)George C. Wortley (R)

Also on the ballot: Earl W. Colvin (Other party), 1.1%