Merlyn Valan

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1980–1984)

State House
Electoral Grade
—
Requires 2+ graded races
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
-6.8
Avg Margin
1980–1988
Career Span
Best: +4.2 (1986 State House)Worst: -15.1 (1980 State House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

Even19801982198419861988

Career Timeline

1988 State HouseMinnesotaDistrict 9
6,520
Candidate Votes
24.6%
Vote %
26,489
Total Votes
+1.3%
Margin
Top opponent: Diane Wray WilliamsDEM
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