James Slattery
Democratic
Won 8 consecutive elections (1974–1992)
US SenateGovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
A
+33.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates8 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
8-2
W-L (80%)
+26.0
Avg Margin
1974–2008
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1976 State House)Worst: -28.2 (1994 Governor)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
441,399
Candidate Votes
36.5%
Vote %
1,210,690
Total Votes
-23.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-8.7
Race Score
-8.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-14.9
State Pres.