James J Florio
Democratic
Won 6 consecutive elections (1969–1980)
GovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+10.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 0% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
13
Races
11-2
W-L (85%)
+29.7
Avg Margin
1969–1993
Career Span
Best: +59.3 (1978 House)Worst: -14.7 (1969 State House)
Career Margin Trend13 races
Career Timeline
1,210,031
Candidate Votes
48.3%
Vote %
2,505,964
Total Votes
-1.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-14.2
Race Score
-11.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+10.1
State Pres.