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United States Senate election in New York, 1976

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November 2, 1976

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Daniel Patrick M

The 1976 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James Buckley ran for re-election to a second term, but was defeated by Pat Moynihan.

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Democratic

  • Daniel Patrick Moynihan, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations since 1975 and former U.S. Ambassador to India (1973–1975)
  • Bella Abzug, U.S. Congresswoman (1971-1977)
  • Ramsey Clark, Former United States Attorney General
  • Paul O'Dwyer, Former New York City Council Member from Manhattan
  • Abraham Hirschfeld, Real-Estate Developer

    • Republican

  • James Buckley, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1971 and brother of conservative activist William F. Buckley
  • Peter Peyser, U.S. Congressman (1971-1977)

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