U.S. House seat · former district
New York's 35th District
3 elections since 1976: Democrats won 0, Republicans 3.
1980 election
Nov 4, 1980- Barber B. Conable Jr. (R) · won72.2%
- John M. Owens (D)25.3%
- Bernard M. O'Connor (RTL)2.1%
- Lydia Bayoneta (WWP)0.4%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Every election for this seat
3 races since 1976.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Barber B. Conable Jr. (R) | John M. Owens (D) | 46.9 |
| 1978 | Barber B. Conable (R) | Francis C. Repicci (D) | 43.1 |
| 1976 | Barber B. Conable Jr. (R) | Michael Macaluso Jr. (D) | 28.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)