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      Home›Candidates›John N Erlenborn

      John N Erlenborn

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +44.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 94% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -48.0
      Avg Margin
      1976–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +-39.6 (1982 House)Worst: -53.6 (1980 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+30EvenD+301976197819801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 US HouseIllinoisDistrict 13
      113,423
      Candidate Votes
      69.8%
      Vote %
      162,530
      Total Votes
      -39.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +31.6
      Race Score
      +31.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-7.9
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Robert \"bob\" BilyDEM
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