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      Home›Candidates›David F Cargo

      David F Cargo

      Republican

      3 races across House, Governor

      US HouseGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -6.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 0% of candidates2 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      +12.7
      Avg Margin
      1966–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +42.6 (1986 House)Worst: -3.5 (1966 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40196619681986

      Career Timeline

      1986 US HouseNew MexicoDistrict 3
      38,552
      Candidate Votes
      28.7%
      Vote %
      134,312
      Total Votes
      +42.6%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Bill RichardsonDEM
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