James B Smith

Democratic

5 races across State House, House, State Senate

State HouseUS HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
C-
-21.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 17% of candidates3 graded races

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

5
Races
0-5
W-L (0%)
-28.7
Avg Margin
1984–1997
Career Span
Best: +-13.9 (1997 State House)Worst: -39.0 (1988 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019841987198819941997

Career Timeline

26,463
Candidate Votes
21.3%
Vote %
124,531
Total Votes
-13.9%
Margin
Top opponent: Francis L BodineREP