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      Home›Candidates›James R \"jim\" Olin

      James R \"jim\" Olin

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 5-0 career record

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +41.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 93% of candidates4 graded races

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

      5
      Races
      5-0
      W-L (100%)
      +31.7
      Avg Margin
      1982–1990
      Career Span
      Best: +82.7 (1990 House)Worst: 1.2 (1982 House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019821984198619881990

      Career Timeline

      1990 US HouseVirginiaDistrict 6
      92,968
      Candidate Votes
      82.7%
      Vote %
      112,377
      Total Votes
      +82.7%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Gerald E \"jerry\" BergIND
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