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      Home›Candidates›Richard A Walsh

      Richard A Walsh

      Republican

      4 races across State Senate, State House

      State SenateState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      4
      Races
      2-2
      W-L (50%)
      +2.3
      Avg Margin
      1968–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +28.4 (1982 State Senate)Worst: -15.8 (1968 State House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+20EvenD+201968197419761982

      Career Timeline

      1982 State SenateIllinoisDistrict 26
      22,212
      Candidate Votes
      35.8%
      Vote %
      62,005
      Total Votes
      +28.4%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Greg ZitoDEM
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