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      Home›Candidates›Gene Wenstrom

      Gene Wenstrom

      Democratic

      5 races across House, State House

      US HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -10.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 26% of candidates3 graded races

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

      5
      Races
      2-3
      W-L (40%)
      -5.0
      Avg Margin
      1974–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +-0.6 (1982 House)Worst: -11.2 (1974 State House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+10EvenD+1019741976197819801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 US HouseMinnesotaDistrict 7
      107,062
      Candidate Votes
      49.7%
      Vote %
      215,316
      Total Votes
      -0.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -4.5
      Race Score
      -4.5
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+3.9
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Arlan StangelandREP
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