Richard A Zimmer
Republican
Won 6 consecutive elections (1981–1994)
US SenateUS HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+20.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
6-4
W-L (60%)
-29.8
Avg Margin
1979–2008
Career Span
Best: +14.1 (2008 Senate)Worst: -100.0 (1987 State Senate)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
1,461,025
Candidate Votes
42.0%
Vote %
3,482,445
Total Votes
+14.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.5
Race Score
+1.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+15.5
State Pres.