1980Final results
1980 election for New York's 21st District
U.S. House · New York
Robert Garcia (D) won with 98.2% of the vote, defeating Loidis R. Cordero (Rtl) by 97.3 points.
Robert GarciaDemocrat · winner
98.2%32,173
Loidis R. CorderoRight to Life
1.0%313
Gina A. AcetoConservative
0.8%272
32,758 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.
Robert GarciaNo Republican
$138.1K
Raised by the campaign
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$122.3K
Spent by the campaign
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$0
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1980.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1980