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      Home›Candidates›Fernand J St. Germain

      Fernand J St. Germain

      Democratic

      Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1986)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +16.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 67% of candidates6 graded races

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

      6
      Races
      5-1
      W-L (83%)
      +20.8
      Avg Margin
      1976–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +37.0 (1984 House)Worst: -11.3 (1988 House)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+20EvenD+20197619801982198419861988

      Career Timeline

      1988 US HouseRhode IslandDistrict 1
      84,141
      Candidate Votes
      44.4%
      Vote %
      189,647
      Total Votes
      -11.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -21.0
      Race Score
      -23.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+11.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Ronald K MacHtleyREP
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