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      Home›Candidates›Jesse T Smith

      Jesse T Smith

      Democratic

      Democratic candidate, 1982–2016

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -8.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 29% of candidates2 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      0-3
      W-L (0%)
      -17.7
      Avg Margin
      1982–2016
      Career Span
      Best: +13.2 (1982 House)Worst: -34.0 (2016 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20198220142016

      Career Timeline

      2016 US HouseAlabamaDistrict 3
      94,549
      Candidate Votes
      32.9%
      Vote %
      287,104
      Total Votes
      -34.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -6.3
      Race Score
      -6.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-27.7
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Mike RogersREP
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