Harold Washington
Democratic
Undefeated: 5-0 career record
US HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
A+
+101.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 100% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
+87.6
Avg Margin
1968–1982
Career Span
Best: +94.6 (1982 House)Worst: 75.2 (1974 State House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
172,641
Candidate Votes
97.3%
Vote %
177,462
Total Votes
+94.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+104.5
Race Score
+102.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.9
State Pres.