John Linder
Republican
Won 9 consecutive elections (1992–2008)
US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+19.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 72% of candidates8 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
16
Races
15-1
W-L (94%)
-52.3
Avg Margin
1974–2008
Career Span
Best: +4.9 (1990 House)Worst: -100.0 (2004 House)
Career Margin Trend16 races
Career Timeline
209,354
Candidate Votes
62.0%
Vote %
337,513
Total Votes
-24.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.9
Race Score
+18.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.2
State Pres.