Richard D Murphy
Republican
House candidate from Illinois
US House
Electoral Grade
D
-48.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 3% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+38.4
Avg Margin
1982–1984
Career Span
Best: +48.0 (1982 House)Worst: 28.8 (1984 House)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
79,218
Candidate Votes
35.6%
Vote %
222,582
Total Votes
+28.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-41.7
Race Score
-41.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-12.9
State Pres.