Howard Baker Jr.
Republican
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+9.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 69% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-16.8
Avg Margin
1966–1978
Career Span
Best: +-11.4 (1966 Senate)Worst: -23.7 (1972 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
642,644
Candidate Votes
55.5%
Vote %
1,157,094
Total Votes
-15.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+25.2
Race Score
+28.2
vs. State Pres.
D+13.0
State Pres.