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      Home›Candidates›Steven D Symms

      Steven D Symms

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      US SenateUS House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -23.6 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 15% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -8.3
      Avg Margin
      1976–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +-1.0 (1980 Senate)Worst: -19.9 (1978 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+20EvenD+201976197819801986

      Career Timeline

      1986 US SenateIdaho
      196,958
      Candidate Votes
      51.6%
      Vote %
      382,024
      Total Votes
      -3.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -39.9
      Race Score
      -42.9
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-46.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: John V. EvansDEM
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