David R Obey
Democratic
Undefeated: 18-0 career record
US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
A-
+25.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% of candidates16 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
18
Races
18-0
W-L (100%)
+27.3
Avg Margin
1968–2008
Career Span
Best: +85.6 (2004 House)Worst: -4.9 (1968 State House)
Career Margin Trend18 races
Career Timeline
212,666
Candidate Votes
60.8%
Vote %
349,837
Total Votes
+21.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+9.8
Race Score
+7.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+13.9
State Pres.