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      Home›Candidates›Robert D Franklin

      Robert D Franklin

      Independent

      House candidate from Tennessee

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      -72.9
      Avg Margin
      2014–2016
      Career Span
      Best: +-63.0 (2016 House)Worst: -82.8 (2014 House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6020142016

      Career Timeline

      2016 US HouseTennesseeDistrict 1
      15,702
      Candidate Votes
      6.2%
      Vote %
      253,025
      Total Votes
      -63.0%
      Margin
      Top opponent: David P RoeREP
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