RepublicanNo state or federal office heldLost the 1982 general

Paul G. Costello

Ran in 1 election in 1982.

Last margin
−30.1
Lost 1982
Elections
1
1982

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records

Every race Costello has run

Margin: how far Costello finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.

YearOfficeStageResultOpponentsShareMarginRaised
1982U.S. House, NY-2GeneralLostThomas Downey (D), Louis Vandenessen (RTL)33.8%D+30.1$32.9K

Source: 99chambers results archive

Money

Costello’s campaign fundraising.

Raised, 1981–82
$32.9K

Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1982Updated Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET

Who Costello has run against

Source: 99chambers results archive

How we know Costello

One person, matched across every source we use.

Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC