New York's 40th congressional district
The 40th congressional district of New York was a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives in New York. It was created in 1913 as a result of the 1910 Census. It was eliminated in 1973 as a result of the 1970 Census. It was last represented by Henry P. Smith III who was redistricted into the 36th District. Past Components. 1953–1973: 1945–1953: 1913–1945: Election results. The following chart shows historic election results. Bold type indicates victor. "Italic type" indicates incumbent.