Paul Findley

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

US House
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% 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%)
-19.4
Avg Margin
1976–1982
Career Span
Best: +0.7 (1982 House)Worst: -39.3 (1978 House)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401976197819801982

Career Timeline

99,348
Candidate Votes
49.6%
Vote %
200,109
Total Votes
+0.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.6
Race Score
-8.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Richard J DurbinDEM