James H Bilbray
Democratic
Won 6 consecutive elections (1980–1992)
US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+33.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
+22.5
Avg Margin
1980–1994
Career Span
Best: +37.3 (1984 State Senate)Worst: -0.9 (1994 House)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
72,333
Candidate Votes
47.5%
Vote %
152,167
Total Votes
-0.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.6
Race Score
-3.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+2.6
State Pres.