Doug Barnard

Democratic

Won 7 consecutive elections (1978–1990)

US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A+
+48.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 96% of candidates4 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

9
Races
8-1
W-L (89%)
+71.0
Avg Margin
1976–1990
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1984 House)Worst: 16.6 (1990 House)

Career Margin Trend9 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60197619761978198019821984198619881990

Career Timeline

89,683
Candidate Votes
58.3%
Vote %
153,867
Total Votes
+16.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+38.8
Race Score
+36.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-20.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Sam JonesREP