Chet Edwards

Democratic

Won 13 consecutive elections (1982–2008)

US HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+24.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 79% of candidates10 graded races

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

14
Races
13-1
W-L (93%)
+33.2
Avg Margin
1982–2010
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1984 State Senate)Worst: -25.2 (2010 House)

Career Margin Trend14 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019821988199219962000200420082010

Career Timeline

63,138
Candidate Votes
36.6%
Vote %
172,642
Total Votes
-25.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-11.5
Race Score
-13.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Bill FloresREP