Doug Walker

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

Democratic

State HouseState Senate

Electoral Grade

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Races

1-1

W-L (50%)

-1.9

Avg Margin

1988–2016

Career Span

Best: +14.5 (1988 State Senate)Worst: -18.3 (2016 State House)

50%

Win Rate

28 yrs

Career Span

17K

Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State Senate

State House

Career Timeline

2016 State House Kansas District 5

3,748

Candidate Votes

40.9%

Vote %

9,171

Total Votes

-18.3%

Margin

Top opponent: Kevin JonesREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Kevin JonesREP

0-12016 State House(-18.3)

Denise AptREP

1-01988 State Senate(+14.5)

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