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      Home›Candidates›Gary J Nelson

      Gary J Nelson

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      State Senate
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -11.9
      Avg Margin
      1976–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +-5.9 (1976 State Senate)Worst: -20.7 (1980 State Senate)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+20EvenD+201976198019841988

      Career Timeline

      1988 State SenateNorth DakotaDistrict 22
      3,283
      Candidate Votes
      53.3%
      Vote %
      6,162
      Total Votes
      -6.6%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Daniel C Gust Sr.DEM
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