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      Home›Candidates›James A McDermott

      James A McDermott

      Democratic

      Won 16 consecutive elections (1982–2014)

      US HouseState SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      A+
      +46.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 95% of candidates12 graded races

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

      18
      Races
      17-1
      W-L (94%)
      +61.2
      Avg Margin
      1974–2014
      Career Span
      Best: +100.0 (1986 State Senate)Worst: -13.4 (1980 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend18 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974198619921998200420102014

      Career Timeline

      2014 US HouseWashingtonDistrict 7
      203,954
      Candidate Votes
      81.0%
      Vote %
      251,875
      Total Votes
      +62.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +49.2
      Race Score
      +47.2
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+14.8
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Craig KellerREP
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