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      Home›Candidates›Ray Lahood

      Ray Lahood

      Republican

      Won 7 consecutive elections (1994–2006)

      US HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      8
      Races
      7-1
      W-L (88%)
      -42.4
      Avg Margin
      1982–2006
      Career Span
      Best: +9.0 (1982 State House)Worst: -100.0 (2002 House)

      Career Margin Trend8 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019821994199619982000200220042006

      Career Timeline

      2006 US HouseIllinoisDistrict 18
      150,194
      Candidate Votes
      67.3%
      Vote %
      223,246
      Total Votes
      -34.5%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Steve WaterworthDEM
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