James G Martin
Republican
Won 6 consecutive elections (1976–1988)
GovernorState SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B
+14.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 64% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
8-2
W-L (80%)
-5.5
Avg Margin
1968–1988
Career Span
Best: +33.3 (1988 State Senate)Worst: -37.6 (1978 House)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
1,222,338
Candidate Votes
56.1%
Vote %
2,180,205
Total Votes
-12.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.1
Race Score
-4.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.