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      Home›Candidates›Linda Smith

      Linda Smith

      Republican

      Won 5 consecutive elections (1984–1996)

      US SenateUS HouseState SenateState House
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +9.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 58% of candidates3 graded races

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

      6
      Races
      5-1
      W-L (83%)
      +2.7
      Avg Margin
      1984–1998
      Career Span
      Best: +17.1 (1986 State House)Worst: -21.8 (1988 State Senate)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+20EvenD+20198419861988199419961998

      Career Timeline

      1998 US SenateWashington
      785,377
      Candidate Votes
      41.6%
      Vote %
      1,888,561
      Total Votes
      +16.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -4.3
      Race Score
      -4.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+12.5
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Patty MurrayDEM
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