James J Lack

Undefeated state senate candidate from New York with a perfect 13-0 record

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State Senate

Electoral Grade

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Races

13-0

W-L (100%)

-50.6

Avg Margin

1980–1998

Career Span

Best: +-0.8 (1982 State Senate)Worst: -71.9 (1984 State Senate)

100%

Win Rate

Win Streak

18 yrs

Career Span

373K

Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Career Margin Trend13 races

Career Timeline

1998 State Senate New York District 2

39,194

Candidate Votes

50.7%

Vote %

77,323

Total Votes

-50.0%

Margin

Top opponent: Michael J DepaoliDEM

Key Insights

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Perfect 13-0 career record

Never lost an election across 13 races spanning 18 years.

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2 races decided by less than 2 points

Won 2 of 2 nail-biters (< 2pt margin). Thrives in competitive environments.

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Margins declined by -10.2 pts in later career

Average margin dropped from -45.1 in early races to -55.3 in later races.

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11 races won or lost by 20+ points

11 of these were dominant victories — typical of safe-seat incumbents or popular figures.

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Geographic Performance

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Geographic Performance

13 races with county data

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Demographic Coalition Analysis

13 races available

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Opponents Faced5 opponents

Michael J DepaoliDEM

5-05 matchups · 1988–1998

Robert E DegregorioDEM

2-02 matchups · 1986–1986

Joseph B MillerDEM

2-02 matchups · 1984–1984

Patrick R VecchioDEM

2-02 matchups · 1982–1982

Anthony J SaccaDEM

2-02 matchups · 1980–1980

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