1984Final results
1984 election for New York Assembly District 139
New York State Assembly · New York
Matthew J. Murphy (D) won with 71.9% of the vote, defeating Charles H. Porter (R) by 46.2 points.
Matthew J. MurphyDemocrat · winner · incumbent
71.9%32,702
Charles H. PorterRepublican
25.7%11,676
Thomas H. CarterRight to Life
1.4%657
Richard J. McDonald Sr.Libertarian
1.0%445
45,480 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 1984
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Matthew J. Murphy (D)Charles H. Porter (R)
Also on the ballot: Thomas H. Carter (Right to Life), 1.4%; Richard J. McDonald Sr. (Libertarian), 1.0%