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      Home›Candidates›John R Williams

      John R Williams

      Republican

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1970)

      State HouseGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -9.6 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 28% of candidates4 graded races

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

      6
      Races
      3-3
      W-L (50%)
      -2.5
      Avg Margin
      1966–2006
      Career Span
      Best: +47.0 (1988 State House)Worst: -37.9 (2006 State House)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40196619681970197419882006

      Career Timeline

      2006 State HouseAlabamaDistrict 93
      3,998
      Candidate Votes
      31.1%
      Vote %
      12,872
      Total Votes
      -37.9%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Steve ClouseREP
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