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Lewis B Rome

3 races across Governor, State Senate in Connecticut, 2W-1L

Republican
GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
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3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-8.2
Avg Margin
1974–1982
Career Span
Best: +7.4 (1982 Governor)Worst: -26.8 (1976 State Senate)
67%
Win Rate
-23.2
Avg Overperformance
2
Win Streak
8 yrs
Career Span
546K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Career Margin Trend3 races

State Senate
Governor
R+20EvenD+201974: R+5.3 - Click to view1976: R+26.8 - Click to view1982: D+7.4 - Click to view197419761982

Career Timeline

1982 GovernorConnecticut
497,773
Candidate Votes
45.9%
Vote %
1,083,876
Total Votes
+7.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-23.2
Race Score
-23.2
vs. State Pres.
D-15.8
State Pres.
Top opponent: William A. O'NeillDEM

Geographic Performance

3 races with county data

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

William A. O'NeillDEM
0-11982 Governor(+7.4)
Allan RouseDEM
1-01976 State Senate(-26.8)
Francis M DooleyDEM
1-01974 State Senate(-5.3)
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