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      Home›Candidates›Matthew Alton Cartwright

      Matthew Alton Cartwright

      Democratic

      Won 6 consecutive elections (2012–2022)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +7.9 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 55% of candidates7 graded races

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

      7
      Races
      6-1
      W-L (86%)
      +7.9
      Avg Margin
      2012–2024
      Career Span
      Best: +20.6 (2012 House)Worst: -1.6 (2024 House)

      Career Margin Trend7 races

      R+20EvenD+202012201420162018202020222024

      Career Timeline

      2024 US HousePennsylvaniaDistrict 8
      189,411
      Candidate Votes
      49.2%
      Vote %
      385,074
      Total Votes
      -1.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +2.1
      Race Score
      +0.1
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-1.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Rob Bresnahan, Jr.REP
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