Richard Berg

Republican

Won 6 consecutive elections (1984–2010)

US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
C
-9.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 28% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

8
Races
6-2
W-L (75%)
-11.9
Avg Margin
1968–2012
Career Span
Best: +0.9 (2012 Senate)Worst: -25.6 (1998 State House)

Career Margin Trend8 races

R+20EvenD+2019681984198619881998200620102012

Career Timeline

158,282
Candidate Votes
49.3%
Vote %
320,851
Total Votes
+0.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-20.5
Race Score
-20.5
vs. State Pres.
D-19.6
State Pres.
Top opponent: Heidi HeitkampDEM