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      Home›Candidates›Dean Close

      Dean Close

      Democratic

      House candidate from California

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      1
      Races
      0-1
      W-L (0%)
      -28.4
      Avg Margin
      1976
      Career Span
      Best: +-28.4 (1976 House)Worst: -28.4 (1976 House)

      Career Timeline

      1976 US HouseCaliforniaDistrict 18
      56,683
      Candidate Votes
      35.8%
      Vote %
      158,341
      Total Votes
      -28.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: William M KetchumREP
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