Jim Bates
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1982–1988)
US House
Electoral Grade
A
+38.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 91% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+25.5
Avg Margin
1982–1990
Career Span
Best: +41.7 (1984 House)Worst: -1.5 (1990 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
48,712
Candidate Votes
44.8%
Vote %
108,711
Total Votes
-1.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.0
Race Score
+2.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.6
State Pres.