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1982 New York Attorney General election

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1982 New York Attorney General Election

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Nominee Robert Abrams Frances A. Sciafani
Party Democratic Republican
Alliance Liberal Conservative
Popular vote 3,056,950 1,560,474
Percentage 64.44% 32.90%

New York Attorney General before election

Robert Abrams
Democratic

Elected New York Attorney General

Robert Abrams
Democratic

The 1982 New York State Attorney General election took place on 2 November 1982 in order to elect the Attorney General of New York. Democratic nominee and incumbent Attorney General Robert Abrams won re-election against Republican nominee Frances A. Sciafani, Right to Life nominee Kevin P. McGovern and Libertarian nominee Dolores Grande.[1]

General election

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On election day, 2 November 1982, Democratic nominee Robert Abrams won re-election by a margin of 1,496,476 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Frances A. Sciafani, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Attorney General. Abrams was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 1983.[2]

Results

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1982 New York State Attorney General Election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Abrams 2,921,394 61.58%
Liberal Robert Abrams 135,556 2.85%
Total Robert Abrams (Incumbent) 3,056,950 64.44%
Republican Frances A. Sciafani 1,381,997 29.13%
Conservative Frances A. Sciafani 178,477 3.76%
Total Frances A. Sciafani 1,560,474 32.90%
Right to Life Kevin P. McGovern 101,357 2.14%
Total Kevin P. McGovern 101,357 2.14%
Libertarian Dolores Grande 24,925 0.53%
Total Dolores Grande 24,925 0.53%
Total votes 4,743,706 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ Mitchell, George (1987–1988). The New York Red Book: An Illustrated Yearbook of Authentic Information Concerning New York State, Its Departments and Political Subdivisions and the Officials Who Administer Its Affairs (89th ed.). Albany, New York: Williams Press, Inc. p. 1009.
  2. ^ "NY Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2023.