James W Gerlach
Republican
Won 7 consecutive elections (1998–2012)
US HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
B
+14.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 64% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
7-1
W-L (88%)
-16.6
Avg Margin
1986–2012
Career Span
Best: +6.2 (1986 State House)Worst: -100.0 (1998 State Senate)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
191,725
Candidate Votes
57.1%
Vote %
335,528
Total Votes
-14.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+21.7
Race Score
+19.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+5.4
State Pres.