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      Home›Candidates›David A Christian

      David A Christian

      Republican

      House candidate from Pennsylvania

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -13.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 24% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      +5.9
      Avg Margin
      1984–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +10.1 (1986 House)Worst: 1.8 (1984 House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019841986

      Career Timeline

      1986 US HousePennsylvaniaDistrict 8
      70,047
      Candidate Votes
      45.0%
      Vote %
      155,778
      Total Votes
      +10.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -17.4
      Race Score
      -17.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-7.4
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Peter H KostmayerDEM
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