1980Final results
1980 election for New York's 13th District
U.S. House · New York
Stephen Solarz (D) won with 79.4% of the vote, defeating Harry Demell (R) by 60.5 points.
Stephen SolarzDemocrat · winner
79.4%81,954
Harry DemellRepublican
18.9%19,536
Brendan J. ConnollyRight to Life
1.6%1,666
103,156 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 1980
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Stephen SolarzNo Republican
$239.5K
Raised by the campaign
—
$118.9K
Spent by the campaign
—
$0
Cash on hand
—
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1980.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1980