Linda Smith

Republican

Won 5 consecutive elections (1984–1996)

US SenateUS HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
—
Requires 2+ graded races
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
+2.7
Avg Margin
1984–1998
Career Span
Best: +17.1 (1986 State House)Worst: -21.8 (1988 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+20EvenD+20198419861988199419961998

Career Timeline

1998 US SenateWashington
785,377
Candidate Votes
41.6%
Vote %
1,888,561
Total Votes
+16.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.3
Race Score
-4.3
vs. State Pres.
D+12.5
State Pres.
Top opponent: Patty MurrayDEM
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