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

R+20EvenD+20197619921994199619982000200220042006

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.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: David LoebsackDEM