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Dennis Richardson

4 races across Governor, State House in Oregon, 3W-1L

Republican
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
—
Requires 3+ graded races
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-40.7
Avg Margin
2004–2014
Career Span
Best: +5.8 (2014 Governor)Worst: -87.5 (2012 State House)
75%
Win Rate
+16.4
Avg Overperformance
3
Win Streak
10 yrs
Career Span
708K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend4 races

State House
Governor
R+60R+30EvenD+30D+602004: R+41.6 - Click to view2006: R+39.4 - Click to view2012: R+87.5 - Click to view2014: D+5.8 - Click to view2004200620122014

Career Timeline

2014 GovernorOregon
648,542
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
1,469,717
Total Votes
+5.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+19.4
Race Score
+16.4
vs. State Pres.
D+22.2
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: John A KitzhaberDEM

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Geographic Performance

4 races with county data

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

Richard KoopmansDEM
2-02 matchups · 2004–2006
John A KitzhaberDEM
0-12014 Governor(+5.8)
Richard D HakeOTH
1-02012 State House(-87.5)
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