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      Home›Candidates›I T \"tim\" Valentine Jr.

      I T \"tim\" Valentine Jr.

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 3-0 career record

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A+
      +55.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 98% of candidates3 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      3-0
      W-L (100%)
      +40.6
      Avg Margin
      1982–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +49.1 (1986 House)Worst: 35.4 (1984 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40198219841986

      Career Timeline

      1986 US HouseNorth CarolinaDistrict 2
      95,320
      Candidate Votes
      74.6%
      Vote %
      127,835
      Total Votes
      +49.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +75.1
      Race Score
      +73.1
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-24.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Bud McElhaneyREP
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