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1982 New York U.S. House District 1 Election

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Who won the 1982 New York U.S. House District 1 Election?

William Carney won the 1982 New York U.S. House District 1 Election. William Carney received 88,234 popular votes (4.16%). The main challenger was Ethan C. Eldon (36.07%).

See the full head-to-head between Carney and Eldon

Eldon +31.9 pts · led by -38,447 votes
William Carneyright to lifeWINNER4.16%
88,234 votes
Ethan C. EldonDemocratic36.07%
49,787 votes
Popular-vote totals for U.S. House elections come from the MIT Election Data and Science Lab (1976–2024).

Data last verified July 28, 2026.