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      Home›Candidates›James M Talent

      James M Talent

      Republican

      Won 7 consecutive elections (1984–1998)

      GovernorUS HouseState House
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +27.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 81% of candidates5 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      8
      Races
      7-1
      W-L (88%)
      -45.0
      Avg Margin
      1984–2000
      Career Span
      Best: +0.9 (2000 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1988 State House)

      Career Margin Trend8 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019841986198819921994199619982000

      Career Timeline

      2000 GovernorMissouri
      1,131,307
      Candidate Votes
      48.2%
      Vote %
      2,346,830
      Total Votes
      +0.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -3.7
      Race Score
      -3.7
      vs. State Pres.
      D-2.8
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Bob HoldenDEM
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