1978Final results
1978 election for New York's 38th District
U.S. House · New York
Jack F. Kemp (R) won with 94.8% of the vote, defeating James A. Peck (Oth) by 89.7 points.
Jack F. KempRepublican · winner
94.8%113,928
James A. PeckOther party
5.2%6,204
120,132 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