James A S Leach
Republican
Won 8 consecutive elections (1976–2004)
US House
Electoral Grade
B+
+19.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 73% of candidates9 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
9
Races
8-1
W-L (89%)
-14.9
Avg Margin
1976–2006
Career Span
Best: +2.9 (2006 House)Worst: -36.9 (1992 House)
Career Margin Trend9 races
Career Timeline
101,707
Candidate Votes
48.6%
Vote %
209,390
Total Votes
+2.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.5
Race Score
-3.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-0.7
State Pres.