James McClure Clarke
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1982)
US HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+17.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 70% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
5-2
W-L (71%)
+8.5
Avg Margin
1976–1990
Career Span
Best: +49.6 (1976 State House)Worst: -1.9 (1984 House)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
99,318
Candidate Votes
49.3%
Vote %
201,309
Total Votes
-1.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+16.9
Race Score
+14.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.