Jerry M Patterson

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)

US House

Electoral Grade

+11.1 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 60% of candidates6 graded races

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

Races

4-2

W-L (67%)

+14.8

Avg Margin

1976–1984

Career Span

Best: +28.1 (1984 House)Worst: -8.2 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend6 races

73,231

Candidate Votes

45.0%

Vote %

162,797

Total Votes

-8.2%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+10.1

Race Score

+8.1

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-16.2

State Pres.

Incumbent (−2pt bar)