Gary McDowell

4 races across House, State House in Michigan, 2W-2L

Democratic

US HouseState House

Electoral Score

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Races

2-2

W-L (50%)

+13.0

Avg Margin

2004–2012

Career Span

Best: +18.9 (2006 State House)Worst: 7.1 (2004 State House)

50%

Win Rate

Win Streak

8 yrs

Career Span

43K

Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Career Timeline

2012 US House Michigan District 1

Candidate Votes

Vote %

Total Votes

Margin

Top opponent: Dan BenishekREP

Geographic Performance

4 races with county data

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

Dan BenishekREP

0-22 matchups · 2010–2012

Jay DugganREP

1-02006 State House(+18.9)

Walter H NorthREP

1-02004 State House(+7.1)

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