Wayne Dowdy
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1982–1986)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A-
+31.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 86% 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%)
+13.2
Avg Margin
1982–1988
Career Span
Best: +43.0 (1986 House)Worst: -7.8 (1988 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
436,339
Candidate Votes
46.1%
Vote %
946,719
Total Votes
-7.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+13.0
Race Score
+13.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-20.8
State Pres.