Solomon P Ortiz

Democratic

Won 15 consecutive elections (1982–2008)

US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
A
+38.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 91% of candidates12 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

16
Races
15-1
W-L (94%)
+35.7
Avg Margin
1982–2010
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1990 House)Worst: -0.8 (2010 House)

Career Margin Trend16 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60198219881994200020062010

Career Timeline

50,179
Candidate Votes
47.1%
Vote %
106,531
Total Votes
-0.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+13.0
Race Score
+11.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: R Blake FarentholdREP