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      Home›Candidates›Bill Luther

      Bill Luther

      Democratic

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1996–2000)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -6.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 31% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      3-1
      W-L (75%)
      +1.6
      Avg Margin
      1996–2002
      Career Span
      Best: +11.8 (1996 House)Worst: -11.1 (2002 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+10EvenD+101996199820002002

      Career Timeline

      2002 US HouseMinnesotaDistrict 2
      121,121
      Candidate Votes
      42.2%
      Vote %
      286,860
      Total Votes
      -11.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -13.5
      Race Score
      -13.5
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+2.4
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: John KlineREP
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