William J Bate

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1971–1979)

State SenateState House
Electoral Grade
Requires 2+ graded races
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+8.4
Avg Margin
1971–1981
Career Span
Best: +22.6 (1973 State House)Worst: -5.4 (1981 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+20EvenD+2019711973197719791981

Career Timeline

27,843
Candidate Votes
47.3%
Vote %
58,887
Total Votes
-5.4%
Margin
Top opponent: Joseph L BubbaREP