William N \"bill\" Patman
Democratic
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+32.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+58.9
Avg Margin
1968–1982
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1968 State Senate)Worst: 13.5 (1980 House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
76,851
Candidate Votes
60.6%
Vote %
126,712
Total Votes
+22.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+37.9
Race Score
+35.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.9
State Pres.