John J Lynch

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1986–2006)

GovernorUS HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
A-
+17.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 84% of candidates4 graded races

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

12
Races
8-4
W-L (67%)
+53.7
Avg Margin
1974–2010
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1986 State Senate)Worst: 2.1 (2004 Governor)

Career Margin Trend12 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974197619821986200620082010

Career Timeline

240,346
Candidate Votes
52.6%
Vote %
456,588
Total Votes
+7.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.0
Race Score
+0.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+7.6
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: John A. StephenREP