1980Final results
1980 election for New York's 33rd District
U.S. House · New York
Gary A. Lee (R) won with 75.8% of the vote, defeating Dolore M. Reed (D) by 53.2 points.
Gary A. LeeRepublican · winner
75.8%132,831
Dolore M. ReedDemocrat
22.6%39,542
William L. JonesRight to Life
1.7%2,898
175,271 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.
Dolore M. ReedGary A. Lee
$8.1K
Raised by the campaign
$202.2K
$8.1K
Spent by the campaign
$112.9K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1980.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1980