1976 United States Senate election in New York explained

Election Name:1976 United States Senate election in New York
Country:New York
Flag Image:Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1970 United States Senate election in New York
Previous Year:1970
Next Election:1982 United States Senate election in New York
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 2, 1976
Image1:File:Daniel Patrick Moynihan.jpg
Nominee1:Pat Moynihan
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Alliance1:Liberal Party of New York
Popular Vote1:3,422,594
Percentage1:54.17%
Nominee2:James Buckley
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Alliance2:Conservative Party of New York
Popular Vote2:2,836,633
Percentage2:44.89%
Map Size:301px
U.S. Senator
Before Election:James L. Buckley
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Pat Moynihan
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1976 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James L. Buckley ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Democratic diplomat Pat Moynihan. As of, this is the last time an incumbent Senator from New York lost re-election to this seat.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Results

Candidates

Results

See also

Further reading