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Russ Weeks

2 races across Governor, State Senate in West Virginia, 0W-2L

Republican
GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+27.7
Avg Margin
2006–2008
Career Span
Best: +44.1 (2008 Governor)Worst: 11.4 (2006 State Senate)
0%
Win Rate
-31.8
Avg Overperformance
2 yrs
Career Span
191K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State Senate
Governor
R+40R+20EvenD+20D+402006: D+11.4 - Click to view2008: D+44.1 - Click to view20062008

Career Timeline

2008 GovernorWest Virginia
181,612
Candidate Votes
25.7%
Vote %
706,046
Total Votes
+44.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-28.8
Race Score
-31.8
vs. State Pres.
D+12.3
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Joe ManchinDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Joe ManchinDEM
0-12008 Governor(+44.1)
Michael GreenDEM
0-12006 State Senate(+11.4)
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