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      Home›Candidates›Joan Houchen

      Joan Houchen

      Republican

      3 races across House, State House

      US HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      3
      Races
      1-2
      W-L (33%)
      +3.4
      Avg Margin
      1976–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +19.3 (1982 House)Worst: -11.8 (1980 State House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      Even197619801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 US HouseWashingtonDistrict 2
      68,622
      Candidate Votes
      40.4%
      Vote %
      170,005
      Total Votes
      +19.3%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Al SwiftDEM
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