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      Home›Candidates›John O Matson

      John O Matson

      Republican

      House candidate from Rhode Island

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -19.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 18% of candidates2 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      0-3
      W-L (0%)
      +43.1
      Avg Margin
      1998–2010
      Career Span
      Best: +54.0 (2002 House)Worst: 28.1 (2010 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+30EvenD+30199820022010

      Career Timeline

      2010 US HouseRhode IslandDistrict 2
      14,584
      Candidate Votes
      8.3%
      Vote %
      174,670
      Total Votes
      +28.1%
      Margin
      Top opponent: James R LangevinDEM
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