1982Final results
1982 election for New York Assembly District 118
New York State Assembly · New York
Michael J. Bragman (D) won with 64.0% of the vote, defeating Anthony J. Pietrafesa (R) by 30.3 points.
Michael J. BragmanDemocrat · winner · incumbent
64.0%24,957
Anthony J. PietrafesaRepublican
33.6%13,122
Bronwen E. BrennanRight to Life
1.3%520
Jo Ann VredernburgLibertarian
1.0%398
38,997 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 1982
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Michael J. Bragman (D)Anthony J. Pietrafesa (R)
Also on the ballot: Bronwen E. Brennan (Right to Life), 1.3%; Jo Ann Vredernburg (Libertarian), 1.0%