General election
On election day, November 2, 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 January 3, 1983.[2]
Results
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
- 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.
- "NY Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. January 23, 2017. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
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