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      Home›Candidates›Jim Ramstad

      Jim Ramstad

      Republican

      Undefeated: 12-0 career record

      US HouseState Senate
      Electoral Grade
      A+
      +48.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 96% of candidates9 graded races

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

      12
      Races
      12-0
      W-L (100%)
      -35.7
      Avg Margin
      1980–2006
      Career Span
      Best: +-7.9 (1980 State Senate)Worst: -48.4 (1998 House)

      Career Margin Trend12 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401980198619921996200020042006

      Career Timeline

      2006 US HouseMinnesotaDistrict 3
      184,333
      Candidate Votes
      64.8%
      Vote %
      284,244
      Total Votes
      -29.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +35.3
      Race Score
      +33.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+3.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Wendy WildeDEM
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