1976Final results
1976 election for New York's 8th District
U.S. House · New York
Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D) won with 77.8% of the vote, defeating Albert Lemishow (R) by 55.9 points.
Benjamin S. RosenthalDemocrat · winner
77.8%107,295
Albert LemishowRepublican
21.9%30,191
Harry BrownSocialist Workers
0.3%375
137,861 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
Benjamin S. Rosenthal (D)Albert Lemishow (R)
Also on the ballot: Harry Brown (Socialist Workers), 0.3%