1976Final results
1976 election for New York's 33rd District
U.S. House · New York
William F. Walsh (R) won with 68.5% of the vote, defeating Charles R. Welch (D) by 41.8 points.
William F. WalshRepublican · winner
68.5%125,163
Charles R. WelchDemocrat
26.7%48,855
William C. ElkinsConservative
3.3%5,980
Lillian ReinerOther party
1.5%2,757
182,755 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
William F. Walsh (R)Charles R. Welch (D)
Also on the ballot: William C. Elkins (Conservative), 3.3%; Lillian Reiner (Other party), 1.5%