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      Home›Candidates›Harold Washington

      Harold Washington

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 5-0 career record

      US HouseState SenateState House
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      5
      Races
      5-0
      W-L (100%)
      +87.6
      Avg Margin
      1968–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +94.6 (1982 House)Worst: 75.2 (1974 State House)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019681974197619801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 US HouseIllinoisDistrict 1
      172,641
      Candidate Votes
      97.3%
      Vote %
      177,462
      Total Votes
      +94.6%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Charles Allen TaliaferroREP
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