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      Home›Candidates›William F Goodling

      William F Goodling

      Republican

      Undefeated: 12-0 career record

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +44.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 94% of candidates10 graded races

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

      12
      Races
      12-0
      W-L (100%)
      -51.8
      Avg Margin
      1976–1998
      Career Span
      Best: +-10.9 (1992 House)Worst: -100.0 (1990 House)

      Career Margin Trend12 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601976198019841988199219961998

      Career Timeline

      1998 US HousePennsylvaniaDistrict 19
      96,284
      Candidate Votes
      67.6%
      Vote %
      142,489
      Total Votes
      -39.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +50.3
      Race Score
      +48.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+9.2
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Linda G RoppDEM
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