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1982Final results

1982 election for New York's 14th District

U.S. House · New York

Guy V. Molinari (R) won with 56.1% of the vote, defeating Leo C. Zeferetti (D) by 13.2 points.

Guy V. MolinariRepublican · winner
56.1%67,626
42.9%51,728
Carl F. GrilloOther party
1.1%1,276
120,630 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 1982

Races before and after

EvenD+62.21980R+13.21982R+40.31984R+39.11986R+26.61988R+20.71990

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.

Leo C. ZeferettiGuy V. Molinari
$219.7K
Raised by the campaign
$329.4K
$211.4K
Spent by the campaign
$239.6K
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982

The candidates

Guy V. Molinari (R)Leo C. Zeferetti (D)

Also on the ballot: Carl F. Grillo (Other party), 1.1%