1978Final results
1978 election for New York's 24th District
U.S. House · New York
Richard L. Ottinger (D) won with 56.1% of the vote, defeating Michael R. Edelman (R) by 13.3 points.
Richard L. OttingerDemocrat · winner
56.1%75,397
Michael R. EdelmanRepublican
42.7%57,451
Richard O. ReyesOther party
1.1%1,423
Michael O'Mara BillingtonIndependent
0.1%192
134,463 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Richard L. Ottinger (D)Michael R. Edelman (R)
Also on the ballot: Richard O. Reyes (Other party), 1.1%; Michael O'Mara Billington (Independent), 0.1%