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      Home›Candidates›Charles F Dougherty

      Charles F Dougherty

      Republican

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

      US HouseState Senate
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -3.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 36% of candidates5 graded races

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

      7
      Races
      3-4
      W-L (43%)
      +5.2
      Avg Margin
      1976–2000
      Career Span
      Best: +37.5 (2000 House)Worst: -26.6 (1980 House)

      Career Margin Trend7 races

      R+20EvenD+201976197819801982199219982000

      Career Timeline

      2000 US HousePennsylvaniaDistrict 3
      59,343
      Candidate Votes
      31.3%
      Vote %
      189,871
      Total Votes
      +37.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -33.3
      Race Score
      -33.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+4.2
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Robert A BorskiDEM
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