Carl R \"skip\" Schwerdtfeger

Democratic

House candidate from Illinois

US House
Electoral Grade
C+
-5.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 33% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
-15.6
Avg Margin
1982–1984
Career Span
Best: +-14.4 (1982 House)Worst: -16.9 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even19821984

Career Timeline

90,850
Candidate Votes
41.6%
Vote %
218,538
Total Votes
-16.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.0
Race Score
-4.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-12.9
State Pres.
Top opponent: Lynn Morley MartinREP