James L Oberstar
Democratic
Won 17 consecutive elections (1976–2008)
US House
Electoral Grade
A-
+32.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 86% of candidates16 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
18
Races
17-1
W-L (94%)
+43.1
Avg Margin
1976–2010
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1976 House)Worst: -1.6 (2010 House)
Career Margin Trend18 races
Career Timeline
129,091
Candidate Votes
46.6%
Vote %
277,081
Total Votes
-1.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-9.8
Race Score
-11.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+10.2
State Pres.