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James R Ross

3 races across State House, State Senate in Ohio, 1W-2L

Republican
State HouseState Senate
Electoral Score
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3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
-3.0
Avg Margin
1974–1982
Career Span
Best: +9.7 (1982 State House)Worst: -20.4 (1980 State House)
33%
Win Rate
8 yrs
Career Span
43K
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend3 races

State Senate
State House
R+20EvenD+201974: D+1.6 - Click to view1980: R+20.4 - Click to view1982: D+9.7 - Click to view197419801982

Career Timeline

1982 State HouseOhioDistrict 95
12,282
Candidate Votes
45.2%
Vote %
27,194
Total Votes
+9.7%
Margin
Top opponent: Joe SecrestDEM

Geographic Performance

3 races with county data

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Opponents Faced3 opponents

Joe SecrestDEM
0-11982 State House(+9.7)
Kenneth Robert GrierDEM
1-01980 State House(-20.4)
William J ComerDEM
0-11974 State Senate(+1.6)
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