Claim: The 1988 United States Senate election in New York resulted in Democrat Daniel Patrick "Pat" Moynihan garnering the highest votes among seven candidates.
Evidence: Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan won re-election to a third term. Democratic Daniel Patrick Moynihan (Incumbent) 4,048,649 67.0 Robert R. McMillan Adelle R. Nathanson Charlene Mitchell Lydia Bayoneta William P. McMillen James E. Harris