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      Home›Candidates›Margaret S Roukema

      Margaret S Roukema

      Republican

      Won 11 consecutive elections (1980–2000)

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +33.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 87% of candidates12 graded races

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

      12
      Races
      11-1
      W-L (92%)
      -35.4
      Avg Margin
      1978–2000
      Career Span
      Best: +5.9 (1978 House)Worst: -53.2 (1990 House)

      Career Margin Trend12 races

      R+30EvenD+301978198219861990199419982000

      Career Timeline

      2000 US HouseNew JerseyDistrict 5
      175,546
      Candidate Votes
      65.4%
      Vote %
      268,524
      Total Votes
      -34.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +52.8
      Race Score
      +50.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+15.8
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−2pt bar)
      Top opponent: Linda A MercurioDEM
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