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      Home›Candidates›Richard M \"dick\" Sims

      Richard M \"dick\" Sims

      Independent

      House candidate from Tennessee

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      3
      Races
      0-3
      W-L (0%)
      -17.9
      Avg Margin
      1994–1998
      Career Span
      Best: +-6.6 (1994 House)Worst: -33.4 (1998 House)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20199419961998

      Career Timeline

      1998 US HouseTennesseeDistrict 3
      1,468
      Candidate Votes
      1.3%
      Vote %
      113,786
      Total Votes
      -33.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Zach WampREP
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