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      Home›Candidates›Ruth C Rudy

      Ruth C Rudy

      Democratic

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1982–1988)

      US HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      5
      Races
      4-1
      W-L (80%)
      +13.9
      Avg Margin
      1982–1996
      Career Span
      Best: +36.2 (1986 State House)Worst: -20.6 (1996 House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+20EvenD+2019821984198619881996

      Career Timeline

      1996 US HousePennsylvaniaDistrict 5
      76,627
      Candidate Votes
      39.7%
      Vote %
      193,003
      Total Votes
      -20.6%
      Margin
      Top opponent: John E PetersonREP
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