Christopher Shays

Republican

Won 16 consecutive elections (1974–2006)

US HouseState House
Electoral Grade
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Requires 2+ graded races
17
Races
16-1
W-L (94%)
-41.2
Avg Margin
1974–2008
Career Span
Best: +0.8 (2008 House)Worst: -100.0 (1986 State House)

Career Margin Trend17 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974198219881994200020062008

Career Timeline

2008 US HouseConnecticutDistrict 4
146,854
Candidate Votes
47.6%
Vote %
308,776
Total Votes
+0.8%
Margin
Top opponent: James A HimesDEM
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