James J Blanchard
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1986)
GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
A
+27.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 90% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
+26.4
Avg Margin
1976–1990
Career Span
Best: +50.1 (1978 House)Worst: -0.7 (1990 Governor)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
1,258,539
Candidate Votes
49.1%
Vote %
2,564,563
Total Votes
-0.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+10.2
Race Score
+7.2
vs. State Pres.
D-7.9
State Pres.