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Josh Mandel

2 races across Senate, State House in Ohio, 1W-1L

Republican
US SenateState House
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-14.1
Avg Margin
2006–2012
Career Span
Best: +6.0 (2012 Senate)Worst: -34.1 (2006 State House)
50%
Win Rate
+1.3
Avg Overperformance
6 yrs
Career Span
2.5M
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State House
Senate
R+20EvenD+202006: R+34.1 - Click to view2012: D+6.0 - Click to view20062012

Career Timeline

2012 US SenateOhio
2,435,740
Candidate Votes
44.7%
Vote %
5,449,114
Total Votes
+6.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.3
Race Score
+1.3
vs. State Pres.
D+7.3
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Sherrod BrownDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Sherrod BrownDEM
0-12012 Senate(+6.0)
Roger J GoudyDEM
1-02006 State House(-34.1)
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