James Jontz
Democratic
Won 8 consecutive elections (1974–1990)
US SenateUS HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
B
+13.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 63% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
8-2
W-L (80%)
+5.3
Avg Margin
1974–1994
Career Span
Best: +27.6 (1976 State House)Worst: -36.9 (1994 Senate)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
470,799
Candidate Votes
30.5%
Vote %
1,543,568
Total Votes
-36.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-30.7
Race Score
-30.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-6.1
State Pres.