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      Home›Candidates›William \"b J\" Lawson

      William \"b J\" Lawson

      Republican

      House candidate from North Carolina

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -20.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 18% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      +20.5
      Avg Margin
      2008–2010
      Career Span
      Best: +26.6 (2008 House)Worst: 14.3 (2010 House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+20EvenD+2020082010

      Career Timeline

      2010 US HouseNorth CarolinaDistrict 4
      116,448
      Candidate Votes
      42.8%
      Vote %
      271,832
      Total Votes
      +14.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -14.0
      Race Score
      -14.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+0.3
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: David E PriceDEM
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