Melissa L Bean
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (2004–2008)
US House
Electoral Grade
C
-12.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 25% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+3.4
Avg Margin
2002–2010
Career Span
Best: +21.4 (2008 House)Worst: -14.9 (2002 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
97,825
Candidate Votes
48.3%
Vote %
202,435
Total Votes
-0.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-23.2
Race Score
-25.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+25.1
State Pres.