Don H Clausen
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)
US House
Electoral Grade
B-
-0.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 41% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-7.8
Avg Margin
1976–1982
Career Span
Best: +2.6 (1982 House)Worst: -15.0 (1976 House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
102,043
Candidate Votes
47.2%
Vote %
216,166
Total Votes
+2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.4
Race Score
-19.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.8
State Pres.