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      Home›Candidates›James P Bunning

      James P Bunning

      Republican

      Won 8 consecutive elections (1986–2004)

      US SenateUS HouseGovernorState Senate
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +17.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 69% of candidates9 graded races

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

      10
      Races
      9-1
      W-L (90%)
      -20.0
      Avg Margin
      1979–2004
      Career Span
      Best: +10.4 (1983 Governor)Worst: -48.4 (1988 House)

      Career Margin Trend10 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401979198319861988199019921994199619982004

      Career Timeline

      2004 US SenateKentucky
      873,507
      Candidate Votes
      50.7%
      Vote %
      1,724,362
      Total Votes
      -1.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -15.5
      Race Score
      -18.5
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-19.9
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Daniel MongiardoDEM
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