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James R Riordan

Democratic state senate candidate from Iowa, 1W-1L (1976–1986)

Democratic
State Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.7
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +12.7 (1986 State Senate)Worst: -9.3 (1976 State Senate)
50%
Win Rate
10 yrs
Career Span
22K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

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Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+101976: R+9.3 - Click to view1986: D+12.7 - Click to view19761986

Career Timeline

10,969
Candidate Votes
56.3%
Vote %
19,473
Total Votes
+12.7%
Margin
Top opponent: Thomas J GratiasREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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