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      Home›Candidates›James J Gaffney III

      James J Gaffney III

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      3 races across House, State House

      US HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
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      Requires 2+ graded races
      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      +35.6
      Avg Margin
      1974–1978
      Career Span
      Best: +49.7 (1974 State House)Worst: 24.0 (1978 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40197419761978

      Career Timeline

      1978 US HouseMassachusettsDistrict 5
      33,835
      Candidate Votes
      19.6%
      Vote %
      172,681
      Total Votes
      +24.0%
      Margin
      Top opponent: James M ShannonDEM
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