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      Home›Candidates›Thomas R Nelson

      Thomas R Nelson

      Democratic

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–2004)

      US HouseState HouseState Senate
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      5
      Races
      4-1
      W-L (80%)
      +10.2
      Avg Margin
      1976–2016
      Career Span
      Best: +33.5 (1980 State Senate)Worst: -25.4 (2016 House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+20EvenD+2019761980198220042016

      Career Timeline

      2016 US HouseWisconsinDistrict 8
      135,682
      Candidate Votes
      37.3%
      Vote %
      363,780
      Total Votes
      -25.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Mike GallagherREP
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