James M Talent
Republican
Won 7 consecutive elections (1984–1998)
GovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
A-
+27.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
7-1
W-L (88%)
-45.0
Avg Margin
1984–2000
Career Span
Best: +0.9 (2000 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1988 State House)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
1,131,307
Candidate Votes
48.2%
Vote %
2,346,830
Total Votes
+0.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.7
Race Score
-3.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.8
State Pres.