Melvin Price

Democratic

Undefeated: 6-0 career record

US House
Electoral Grade
A
+39.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 92% of candidates6 graded races

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

6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
+31.0
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +57.3 (1976 House)Worst: 0.7 (1986 House)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+30EvenD+30197619781980198219841986

Career Timeline

65,722
Candidate Votes
50.4%
Vote %
130,501
Total Votes
+0.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.6
Race Score
+13.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-12.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Robert H \"bob\" GaffnerREP