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1986Final results

1986 election for New York Assembly District 126

New York State Assembly · New York

George H. Winner Jr. (R) won with 69.4% of the vote, defeating Elna L. Manges (D) by 40.9 points.

George H. Winner Jr.Republican · winner · incumbent
69.4%21,194
28.5%8,711
Diana ArnoldRight to Life
2.1%647
30,552 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 1986

Races before and after

EvenR+28.11976R+12.41978R+43.91980R+40.91986R+21.71992R+5.02002

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

The candidates

George H. Winner Jr. (R)Elna L. Manges (D)

Also on the ballot: Diana Arnold (Right to Life), 2.1%