Newton Leroy Gingrich

Republican

Won 11 consecutive elections (1978–1998)

US House
Electoral Grade
B+
+20.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates12 graded races

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

12
Races
11-1
W-L (92%)
-17.6
Avg Margin
1976–1998
Career Span
Best: +3.4 (1976 House)Worst: -41.4 (1998 House)

Career Margin Trend12 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401976198019841988199219961998

Career Timeline

164,966
Candidate Votes
70.7%
Vote %
233,332
Total Votes
-41.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+42.2
Race Score
+40.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Gary \"bats\" PelphreyDEM