Joseph P Merlino

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1969–1977)

US HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
Requires 2+ graded races
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+19.1
Avg Margin
1969–1982
Career Span
Best: +48.9 (1973 State Senate)Worst: -6.2 (1982 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019691971197319771982

Career Timeline

75,658
Candidate Votes
46.5%
Vote %
162,595
Total Votes
-6.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.3
Race Score
+7.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.4
State Pres.
Top opponent: Christopher H SmithREP