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      Home›Candidates›George Hansen

      George Hansen

      Republican

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -25.6 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 14% of candidates5 graded races

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

      5
      Races
      4-1
      W-L (80%)
      -7.6
      Avg Margin
      1976–1984
      Career Span
      Best: +0.1 (1984 House)Worst: -17.6 (1980 House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      Even19761978198019821984

      Career Timeline

      1984 US HouseIdahoDistrict 2
      101,133
      Candidate Votes
      50.0%
      Vote %
      202,399
      Total Votes
      +0.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -44.0
      Race Score
      -46.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-46.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Richard H StallingsDEM
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