John Carlin
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1974–1982)
US HouseGovernorState House
Electoral Grade
B
+6.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 52% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
4-2
W-L (67%)
+13.0
Avg Margin
1968–1994
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1974 State House)Worst: -31.3 (1994 House)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
71,025
Candidate Votes
34.4%
Vote %
206,750
Total Votes
-31.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-26.1
Race Score
-26.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.1
State Pres.