DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1980 general
Karen S. Burstein
Ran in 1 election in 1980.
- Last margin
- −15.3
- Lost 1980
- Elections
- 1
- 1980
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Burstein has run
Margin: how far Burstein finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. House, NY-5 | General | Lost | Raymond McGrath (R) | 42.3% | R+15.3 | $177.1K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Burstein’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1979–80
- $177.1K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1980Updated Nov 9, 2026, 2:59 AM ET
Who Burstein has run against
- Raymond McGrath (R) · 1980 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Burstein
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H0NY05039
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC