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      Home›Candidates›James E Betts

      James E Betts

      Republican

      3 races across Senate, State House

      US SenateState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      -6.2
      Avg Margin
      1974–1980
      Career Span
      Best: +40.5 (1980 Senate)Worst: -38.8 (1976 State House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40197419761980

      Career Timeline

      1980 US SenateOhio
      1,137,695
      Candidate Votes
      28.3%
      Vote %
      4,027,303
      Total Votes
      +40.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -51.2
      Race Score
      -51.2
      vs. State Pres.
      D-10.6
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: John GlennDEM
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