James M Collins
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)
US SenateUS HouseGovernor
Electoral Grade
C-
-15.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 12% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
-42.7
Avg Margin
1920–1982
Career Span
Best: +18.1 (1982 Senate)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
1,256,759
Candidate Votes
40.5%
Vote %
3,103,167
Total Votes
+18.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-32.0
Race Score
-32.0
vs. State Pres.
D-13.9
State Pres.