1992Final results

1992 election for New York's 7th District

Name: 1992 election for New York's 7th District
Start: 1992-11-03
Location: New York

U.S. House · New York

Thomas Manton (D) won with 56.9% of the vote, defeating Dennis C. Shea (R) by 13.9 points.

Thomas MantonDemocrat · winner

56.9%72,280

43.1%54,639

126,919 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 1992

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

Thomas MantonDennis C. Shea

$643.8K

Raised by the campaign

$219.8K

$1M

Spent by the campaign

$218.5K

$108.9K

Cash on hand

$1.4K

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992