William R Ratchford
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1968–1982)
US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+7.2
Avg Margin
1968–1984
Career Span
Best: +21.9 (1968 State House)Worst: -8.8 (1984 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
109,425
Candidate Votes
45.5%
Vote %
240,657
Total Votes
-8.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.1
Race Score
+13.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-21.9
State Pres.