Richard L Ottinger
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)
US HouseUS Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+19.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 72% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+19.4
Avg Margin
1970–1982
Career Span
Best: +28.0 (1980 House)Worst: 12.5 (1970 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
98,425
Candidate Votes
56.5%
Vote %
174,228
Total Votes
+20.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+23.1
Race Score
+23.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.7
State Pres.