John McSweeney

Democratic

Won 5 consecutive elections (1980–1988)

State HouseGovernorUS Senate

Electoral Grade

C-

-12.6 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 16% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

5-2

W-L (71%)

+28.2

Avg Margin

1940–1988

Career Span

Best: +99.9 (1984 State House)Worst: -12.4 (1942 Governor)

Career Margin Trend7 races

3,002

Candidate Votes

64.9%

Vote %

4,628

Total Votes

+29.7%

Margin