1990 New York Attorney General election

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Attorney General Election in New York State

1990 New York Attorney General Election

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Nominee Robert Abrams Bernard C. Smith
Party Democratic Republican
Alliance Liberal Conservative
Popular vote 2,404,791 1,229,318
Percentage 62.73% 32.07%

County results
Abrams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Smith:      40–50%      50–60%

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Robert Abrams
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Elected New York Attorney General

Robert Abrams
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The 1990 New York State Attorney General election took place on November 6, 1990, to elect a candidate to the position of Attorney General. Democratic nominee and incumbent Attorney General Robert Abrams defeated Republican nominee Bernard C. Smith, resulting in the re-election of Abrams to the position of Attorney General.

General election

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Results

1990 New York State Attorney General Election [1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert Abrams 2,312,033 60.31%
Liberal Robert Abrams 92,758 2.4%
Total Robert Abrams (Incumbent) 2,404,791 62.73%
Republican Bernard Smith 945,074 24.65%
Conservative Bernard Smith 284,244 7.42%
Total Bernard C. Smith 1,229,318 32.07%
Right to Life Robert Nolan 136,880 3.57%
Libertarian Margaret Fries 22,602 0.59%
New Alliance Fred Newman 22,437 0.59%
Socialist Workers Natalie Harris 17,272 0.45%
Total votes 3,833,300 100%


References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - NY Attorney General Race - Nov 06, 1990". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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