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1976Final results

1976 election for New York's 38th District

U.S. House · New York

Jack F. Kemp (R) won with 78.2% of the vote, defeating Peter J. Geraci (D) by 56.3 points.

Jack F. KempRepublican · winner
78.2%165,702
21.8%46,307
212,009 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+56.31976R+63.11980

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