1982Final results
1982 election for New York's 26th District
U.S. House · New York
David Martin (R) won with 71.6% of the vote, defeating David P. Landy (D) by 43.2 points.
David MartinRepublican · winner
71.6%108,962
David P. LandyDemocrat
28.4%43,208
152,170 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
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.
No DemocratDavid Martin
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Raised by the campaign
$125.4K
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Spent by the campaign
$122K
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Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982