
David Mark @DavidMarkDC
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) had one close reelection race since first winning his seat in 1974. In 1980, he beat Republican rival Stewart Ledbetter 49.8% to 48.6%. That while Vermont backed Ronald Reagan for president over Jimmy Carter, 44%-38%. Independent John Anderson won 15%. — PolitiTweet.org