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1978Final results

1978 election for New York's 35th District

U.S. House · New York

Barber B. Conable (R) won with 69.4% of the vote, defeating Francis C. Repicci (D) by 43.1 points.

Barber B. ConableRepublican · winner
69.4%96,119
26.3%36,428
Karen A. HammelConservative
4.4%6,046
138,593 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+28.51976R+43.11978R+46.91980

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

The candidates