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1982Final results

1982 election for New York Assembly District 135

New York State Assembly · New York

James F. Nagle (R) won with 72.4% of the vote, defeating Donald J. McWherter (D) by 46.5 points.

James F. NagleRepublican · winner · incumbent
72.4%27,787
25.9%9,951
Gerard E. ModzelRight to Life
1.7%655
38,393 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

EvenR+16.01974R+10.81976R+42.21978R+46.51982R+50.01984R+41.71986

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The candidates

James F. Nagle (R)Donald J. McWherter (D)

Also on the ballot: Gerard E. Modzel (Right to Life), 1.7%