Jim Santini
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A
+41.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 93% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+40.5
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +65.0 (1976 House)Worst: 5.5 (1986 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
116,606
Candidate Votes
44.5%
Vote %
261,932
Total Votes
+5.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-39.4
Race Score
-39.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-33.9
State Pres.