John Barry Larson

Democratic

Won 10 consecutive elections (1982–2008)

US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% of candidates14 graded races

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

25
Races
18-7
W-L (72%)
+32.4
Avg Margin
1982–2024
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1986 State Senate)Worst: 10.4 (1984 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend25 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601982199820062010201420182024

Career Timeline

197,788
Candidate Votes
59.9%
Vote %
330,482
Total Votes
+25.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.3
Race Score
+10.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+14.7
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: James L GriffinREP