U.S. House seat · former district
New York's 36th District
3 elections since 1976: Democrats won 3, Republicans 0.
1980 election
Nov 4, 1980- John LaFalce (D) · won71.7%
- H. William Feder (R)28.3%
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 | John LaFalce (D) | H. William Feder (R) | 43.5 |
| 1978 | John LaFalce (D) | Francina Joyce Cartonia (R) | 50.6 |
| 1976 | John LaFalce (D) | Ralph J. Argen (R) | 33.3 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)