Ernest J Istook
Republican
Won 7 consecutive elections (1992–2004)
GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
B-
+5.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 50% of candidates7 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%)
-29.3
Avg Margin
1992–2006
Career Span
Best: +33.0 (2006 Governor)Worst: -78.2 (1994 House)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
310,327
Candidate Votes
33.5%
Vote %
926,462
Total Votes
+33.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-64.1
Race Score
-64.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-31.1
State Pres.