1978Final results

1978 election for New York's 7th District

Name: 1978 election for New York's 7th District
Start: 1978-11-07
Location: New York

U.S. House · New York

Joseph P. Addabbo (D) won with 94.9% of the vote, defeating Mark Elliot Scott (Con) by 89.8 points.

Joseph P. AddabboDemocrat · winner

94.9%73,066

5.1%3,935

77,001 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

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