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      Home›Candidates›John Cooksey

      John Cooksey

      Republican

      Undefeated: 3-0 career record

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +32.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 86% of candidates2 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      3-0
      W-L (100%)
      -52.6
      Avg Margin
      1996–2000
      Career Span
      Best: +-16.6 (1996 House)Worst: -100.0 (1998 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60199619982000

      Career Timeline

      2000 US HouseLouisianaDistrict 5
      123,975
      Candidate Votes
      69.1%
      Vote %
      179,473
      Total Votes
      -41.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +35.5
      Race Score
      +33.5
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-7.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Roger BeallDEM
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