Paul H King

Democratic

Won 4 consecutive elections (1982–1988)

US HouseState HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
C-
-30.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 11% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

11
Races
4-7
W-L (36%)
+15.2
Avg Margin
1982–2024
Career Span
Best: +54.0 (1982 State House)Worst: -27.4 (1998 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend11 races

R+30EvenD+30198219841988200420222024

Career Timeline

56,689
Candidate Votes
23.3%
Vote %
243,796
Total Votes
+45.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-32.5
Race Score
-32.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+13.3
State Pres.
Top opponent: Gregory W MeeksDEM