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1986 New York U.S. House District 22 Election

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Who won the 1986 New York U.S. House District 22 Election?

Benjamin A. Gilman won the 1986 New York U.S. House District 22 Election. Benjamin A. Gilman received 94,244 popular votes (69.47%). The main challenger was Eleanor F. Burlingham (27.17%).

See the full head-to-head between Gilman and Burlingham

Gilman +42.3 pts · won by 57,392 votes
Benjamin A. GilmanRepublicanWINNER69.47%
94,244 votes
Eleanor F. BurlinghamDemocratic27.17%
36,852 votes
Richard Brunoright to life3.36%
4,560 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.