Election/1982 New York gubernatorial election (Christine Bingham)

The 1982 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982 to elect the Governor of New York. Incumbent Democratic Governor Luther Lindt chose not to run for a second term, which resulted in an open race. Cruz defeated the inexpierienced Hunter by 3%

Candidates

 * Lacey Cruz - U.S. Representative for NY-10 (1969-1983) and former State Representative for the 71st (1963-1967)
 * Joe B. Nessel - Lobbyist (1934-1982)
 * Perry Yu - Political Consultant (1964-1982)
 * Melvin Kudo - U.S. Representative for NY-12 (1979-1983) and former State Senator for the 27th (1957-1979)

Candidates

 * Jeremy Hunter, husband of New York Republican Party Chairwoman Christine Bingham.

Minor third parties

 * John J. Brand, independent and Marines Veteran