1986Final results
1986 election for New York's 16th District
U.S. House · New York
Charles B. Rangel (D) won with 96.4% of the vote, defeating Michael R. Berns (Con) by 94.4 points.
Charles B. RangelDemocrat · winner
96.4%61,262
Michael R. BernsConservative
2.0%1,288
William SeraileOther party
1.6%995
63,545 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 1986
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.
Charles B. RangelNo Republican
$480.9K
Raised by the campaign
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$375.3K
Spent by the campaign
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$259.8K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986