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Barry L Valentine

2 races across State House, State Senate in Maine, 1W-1L

Democratic
State HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+2.6
Avg Margin
1974–1976
Career Span
Best: +16.4 (1976 State House)Worst: -11.1 (1974 State Senate)
50%
Win Rate
2 yrs
Career Span
7K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State Senate
State House
Even1974: R+11.1 - Click to view1976: D+16.4 - Click to view19741976

Career Timeline

1976 State HouseMaineDistrict 106
2,582
Candidate Votes
58.2%
Vote %
4,438
Total Votes
+16.4%
Margin
Top opponent: Doyle T SowerbyREP

Geographic Performance

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Doyle T SowerbyREP
1-01976 State House(+16.4)
Walter W HichensREP
0-11974 State Senate(-11.1)
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