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      Home›Candidates›Lester Patterson

      Lester Patterson

      Democratic

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1984)

      State HouseState Senate
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      7
      Races
      4-3
      W-L (57%)
      +28.2
      Avg Margin
      1974–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +100.0 (1984 State House)Worst: -19.7 (1988 State House)

      Career Margin Trend7 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974197619801982198419861988

      Career Timeline

      1988 State HouseMissouriDistrict 48
      6,777
      Candidate Votes
      40.2%
      Vote %
      16,878
      Total Votes
      -19.7%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Pat KelleyREP
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