Robert R Nelson

3 races across State House, State Senate in West Virginia, 2W-1L

Democratic

State HouseState Senate

Electoral Grade

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Races

2-1

W-L (67%)

+10.0

Avg Margin

1974–2004

Career Span

Best: +21.5 (1982 State Senate)Worst: -2.7 (2004 State House)

67%

Win Rate

Win Streak

30 yrs

Career Span

47K

Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend3 races

State Senate

State House

Career Timeline

2004 State House West Virginia District 16

8,701

Candidate Votes

14.6%

Vote %

59,402

Total Votes

-2.7%

Margin

Top opponent: Kelli SobonyaREP

Geographic Performance

3 races with county data

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

Kelli SobonyaREP

0-12004 State House(-2.7)

Frank LucenteREP

1-01982 State Senate(+21.5)

William C CampbellREP

1-01974 State Senate(+11.4)

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