William J Jefferson
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1990–1998)
US HouseGovernor
Electoral Grade
A
+44.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
11
Races
9-2
W-L (82%)
+70.2
Avg Margin
1990–2008
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (2000 House)Worst: -32.6 (1999 Governor)
Career Margin Trend11 races
Career Timeline
31,318
Candidate Votes
46.8%
Vote %
66,882
Total Votes
-2.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.9
Race Score
+15.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-18.6
State Pres.