Where It Ranks Among the
States (House Elections 2000)
Voter Turnout: 13th (57%)
Victory Margin: 13th (31%)
Facts in Focus
Two thirds of Missouri's U.S. House
races were won by landslide margins of 20% or more. Six of
Missouri's seats were won by margins exceeding
40%.
Over 65% of adults in Missouri did not vote
for the U.S. House Member who represents them, although 36 states ranked
lower than Missouri in this "representation
index."
The partisan makeup of Missouri's House
delegation reflects the percent of votes each party received
statewide. Republican candidates received 49% of votes and won 56%
of seats, while Democrats won 49% of the vote and 44% of the seats.
In 1994, Democrats won 67% of seats with only 51% of the popular
vote
One third of House incumbents in Missouri have
won their last four races by landslide
margins.
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