Bob Smith
Republican
Won 5 consecutive elections (1998–2021)
State SenateState HouseUS SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B+
+12.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 76% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
11
Races
8-3
W-L (73%)
-20.7
Avg Margin
1980–2021
Career Span
Best: +38.2 (2021 State Senate)Worst: -100.0 (2004 State House)
Career Margin Trend11 races
Career Timeline
32,455
Candidate Votes
69.1%
Vote %
46,960
Total Votes
+38.2%
Margin