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      Home›Candidates›James H. Duff

      James H. Duff

      Republican

      3 races across Senate, Governor

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +3.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 53% of candidates3 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      -7.0
      Avg Margin
      1946–1956
      Career Span
      Best: +0.4 (1956 Senate)Worst: -17.9 (1946 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      Even194619501956

      Career Timeline

      1956 US SenatePennsylvania
      2,250,671
      Candidate Votes
      49.7%
      Vote %
      4,529,874
      Total Votes
      +0.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -8.8
      Race Score
      -5.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-5.4
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Joseph S. ClarkDEM
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