John Ashcroft
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1984–1994)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+14.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 65% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-16.2
Avg Margin
1984–2000
Career Span
Best: +2.1 (2000 Senate)Worst: -29.5 (1988 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,142,852
Candidate Votes
48.4%
Vote %
2,361,586
Total Votes
+2.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.9
Race Score
-4.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.8
State Pres.