Lawrence J Smith
Democratic
Won 9 consecutive elections (1982–1998)
State HouseUS House
Electoral Grade
A+
+58.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 98% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
9-1
W-L (90%)
+59.2
Avg Margin
1980–1998
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1998 State House)Worst: -34.9 (1980 State House)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
9,213
Candidate Votes
100.0%
Vote %
9,213
Total Votes
+100.0%
Margin