1978Final results
1978 election for New York's 32nd District
U.S. House · New York
James M. Hanley (D) won with 52.4% of the vote, defeating Peter Del Giorno (R) by 6.3 points.
James M. HanleyDemocrat · winner
52.4%76,251
Peter Del GiornoRepublican
46.1%67,071
Lillian E. ReinerOther party
1.5%2,149
145,471 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