William P Baker
Republican
Won 7 consecutive elections (1980–1994)
US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 36% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
7-3
W-L (70%)
-9.4
Avg Margin
1978–1996
Career Span
Best: +45.6 (1978 House)Worst: -42.1 (1984 State House)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
133,633
Candidate Votes
47.2%
Vote %
283,183
Total Votes
+1.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+13.4
Race Score
+11.4
vs. State Pres.
D+12.9
State Pres.