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      Home›Candidates›Philip M Crane

      Philip M Crane

      Republican

      Won 14 consecutive elections (1976–2002)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +40.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 92% of candidates14 graded races

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

      15
      Races
      14-1
      W-L (93%)
      -38.3
      Avg Margin
      1976–2004
      Career Span
      Best: +3.4 (2004 House)Worst: -82.2 (1990 House)

      Career Margin Trend15 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019761980198419881992199620002004

      Career Timeline

      2004 US HouseIllinoisDistrict 8
      130,601
      Candidate Votes
      48.3%
      Vote %
      270,393
      Total Votes
      +3.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +8.9
      Race Score
      +6.9
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+10.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Melissa L BeanDEM
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