James Abdnor
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B-
+3.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 48% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-16.9
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +3.2 (1986 Senate)Worst: -39.7 (1976 House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
143,173
Candidate Votes
48.4%
Vote %
295,830
Total Votes
+3.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-26.7
Race Score
-29.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-26.5
State Pres.