Elizabeth J Patterson
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1980–1990)
US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+29.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 84% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
+31.6
Avg Margin
1980–1992
Career Span
Best: +99.9 (1984 State Senate)Worst: -2.9 (1992 House)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
94,182
Candidate Votes
47.5%
Vote %
198,410
Total Votes
-2.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.3
Race Score
+5.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-8.1
State Pres.