Robert A Young
Democratic
Won 6 consecutive elections (1974–1984)
US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+17.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 69% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
+15.0
Avg Margin
1974–1986
Career Span
Best: +47.7 (1974 State Senate)Worst: -3.8 (1986 House)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
93,538
Candidate Votes
48.1%
Vote %
194,548
Total Votes
-3.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+14.5
Race Score
+12.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.