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Patty D Cafferata

2 races across Governor, State House in Nevada, 1W-1L

Republican
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+13.6
Avg Margin
1980–1986
Career Span
Best: +46.9 (1986 Governor)Worst: -19.7 (1980 State House)
50%
Win Rate
-74.3
Avg Overperformance
6 yrs
Career Span
69K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State House
Governor
R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401980: R+19.7 - Click to view1986: D+46.9 - Click to view19801986

Career Timeline

1986 GovernorNevada
65,081
Candidate Votes
25.0%
Vote %
260,375
Total Votes
+46.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-71.3
Race Score
-74.3
vs. State Pres.
D-27.4
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Richard H BryanDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Richard H BryanDEM
0-11986 Governor(+46.9)
A CartligeDEM
1-01980 State House(-19.7)
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