1980Final results
1980 election for New York Senate District 50
New York State Senate · New York
Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. (R) won with 77.7% of the vote, defeating Alexander J. Hersha (D) by 56.8 points.
Tarky J. Lombardi Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
77.7%90,165
Alexander J. HershaDemocrat
20.9%24,296
A. Alexander ArokhatyRight to Life
1.3%1,533
115,994 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1980
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Tarky J. Lombardi Jr. (R)Alexander J. Hersha (D)
Also on the ballot: A. Alexander Arokhaty (Right to Life), 1.3%