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      Home›Candidates›Mark R Kennedy

      Mark R Kennedy

      Republican

      Won 3 consecutive elections (2000–2004)

      US SenateUS House
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +6.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 51% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      3-1
      W-L (75%)
      -2.6
      Avg Margin
      2000–2006
      Career Span
      Best: +20.1 (2006 Senate)Worst: -22.3 (2002 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+20EvenD+202000200220042006

      Career Timeline

      2006 US SenateMinnesota
      835,653
      Candidate Votes
      37.9%
      Vote %
      2,202,772
      Total Votes
      +20.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -16.6
      Race Score
      -16.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+3.5
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Amy KlobucharDEM
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