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Robert L Cowles III

Undefeated state senate candidate from Wisconsin with a perfect 5-0 record

Republican
State SenateState House
Electoral Grade
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5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
-37.2
Avg Margin
1982–2004
Career Span
Best: +-13.4 (1982 State House)Worst: -89.3 (2004 State Senate)
100%
Win Rate
5
Win Streak
22 yrs
Career Span
132K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend5 races

State House
State Senate
R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601982: R+13.4 - Click to view1984: R+29.9 - Click to view1986: R+34.6 - Click to view1988: R+18.7 - Click to view2004: R+89.3 - Click to view19821984198619882004

Career Timeline

2004 State SenateWisconsinDistrict 2
60,546
Candidate Votes
89.3%
Vote %
67,834
Total Votes
-89.3%
Margin
Top opponent: Roy LeyendeckerOTH

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Geographic Performance

5 races with county data

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Opponents Faced5 opponents

Roy LeyendeckerOTH
1-02004 State Senate(-89.3)
Frederick C ThurstonDEM
1-01988 State Senate(-18.7)
OlejniczakDEM
1-01986 State House(-34.6)
KirschlingDEM
1-01984 State House(-29.9)
Joel EdlerDEM
1-01982 State House(-13.4)
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