Bill Emerson

Republican

Undefeated: 8-0 career record

US House
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates8 graded races

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

8
Races
8-0
W-L (100%)
-19.0
Avg Margin
1980–1994
Career Span
Best: +-5.0 (1986 House)Worst: -42.8 (1994 House)

Career Margin Trend8 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019801982198419861988199019921994

Career Timeline

129,320
Candidate Votes
69.7%
Vote %
185,586
Total Votes
-42.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+53.7
Race Score
+51.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+9.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: James L \"jay\" ThompsonDEM