James Abdnor
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
C-
-14.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 11% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-16.9
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +3.2 (1986 Senate)Worst: -39.7 (1976 House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
143,173
Candidate Votes
48.4%
Vote %
295,830
Total Votes
+3.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-22.6
Race Score
-19.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.4
State Pres.