1982Final results
1982 election for New York's 30th District
U.S. House · New York
Barber B. Conable Jr. (R) won with 68.2% of the vote, defeating Bill Benet (D) by 40.3 points.
Barber B. Conable Jr.Republican · winner
68.2%119,105
Bill BenetDemocrat
27.9%48,764
Richard G. BaxterConservative
2.2%3,853
David J. ValoneRight to Life
1.7%2,898
174,620 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.
Bill BenetBarber B. Conable Jr.
$38.6K
Raised by the campaign
$61.2K
$38.6K
Spent by the campaign
$64.6K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982
The candidates
Barber B. Conable Jr. (R)Bill Benet (D)
Also on the ballot: Richard G. Baxter (Conservative), 2.2%; David J. Valone (Right to Life), 1.7%