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1982Final results

1982 election for New York's 3rd District

U.S. House · New York

Robert Mrazek (D) won with 51.8% of the vote, defeating John Leboutillier (R) by 5.9 points.

Robert MrazekDemocrat · winner
51.8%93,846
46.0%83,238
Richard G. BohnerRight to Life
2.2%4,049
181,133 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

EvenR+2.61980D+5.91982D+3.11984D+15.91986D+16.61988D+9.61990

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 MrazekJohn Leboutillier
$252.8K
Raised by the campaign
$509.5K
$268.4K
Spent by the campaign
$498.7K
$0
Cash on hand
$0

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982

The candidates

Robert Mrazek (D)John Leboutillier (R)

Also on the ballot: Richard G. Bohner (Right to Life), 2.2%