Bill Chappell
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)
US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
A+
+46.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
6-2
W-L (75%)
+40.6
Avg Margin
1976–1988
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1986 House)Worst: -15.7 (1982 State House)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
124,817
Candidate Votes
49.8%
Vote %
250,425
Total Votes
-0.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+24.0
Race Score
+22.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-22.4
State Pres.