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1978Final results

1978 election for New York's 14th District

U.S. House · New York

Frederick W. Richmond (D) won with 76.9% of the vote, defeating Arthur Bramwell (R) by 58.5 points.

Frederick W. RichmondDemocrat · winner
76.9%31,339
Arthur BramwellRepublican
18.4%7,516
Ralph J. CarranoConservative
3.3%1,330
Sharon D. GrantSocialist Workers
1.4%560
40,745 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 1978

Races before and after

EvenD+62.21980R+13.21982R+40.31984R+39.11986R+26.61988R+20.71990

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

The candidates

Frederick W. Richmond (D)Arthur Bramwell (R)

Also on the ballot: Ralph J. Carrano (Conservative), 3.3%; Sharon D. Grant (Socialist Workers), 1.4%