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      Home›Candidates›Allen E Ertel

      Allen E Ertel

      Democratic

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

      GovernorUS House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      4
      Races
      3-1
      W-L (75%)
      +10.0
      Avg Margin
      1976–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +21.1 (1980 House)Worst: -2.7 (1982 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+20EvenD+201976197819801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 GovernorPennsylvania
      1,772,353
      Candidate Votes
      48.1%
      Vote %
      3,683,985
      Total Votes
      -2.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +4.4
      Race Score
      +4.4
      vs. State Pres.
      D-7.1
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Richard ThornburghREP
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