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1978Final results

1978 election for New York's 25th District

U.S. House · New York

Hamilton Fish (R) won with 78.2% of the vote, defeating Gunars M. Ozols (D) by 56.9 points.

Hamilton FishRepublican · winner
78.2%114,641
21.3%31,213
Frank FletcherOther party
0.5%679
146,533 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

EvenR+61.91980R+13.41982R+45.61984R+46.61986R+11.51992R+14.31994

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

The candidates

Hamilton Fish (R)Gunars M. Ozols (D)

Also on the ballot: Frank Fletcher (Other party), 0.5%