Clarence D Long

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)

US House
Electoral Grade
B+
+19.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 73% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+20.6
Avg Margin
1976–1984
Career Span
Best: +53.0 (1976 House)Worst: -2.7 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+30EvenD+3019761978198019821984

Career Timeline

105,571
Candidate Votes
48.6%
Vote %
217,089
Total Votes
-2.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.8
Race Score
+2.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Helen Delich BentleyREP