Dale Bell

Republican

House candidate from South Dakota

US House
Electoral Grade
D
-43.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 5% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+16.6
Avg Margin
1984–1986
Career Span
Best: +18.4 (1986 House)Worst: 14.7 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even19841986

Career Timeline

118,261
Candidate Votes
40.8%
Vote %
289,723
Total Votes
+18.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-44.8
Race Score
-44.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-26.5
State Pres.
Top opponent: Timothy V JohnsonDEM