Phil Bredesen

Democratic

4 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+14.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 79% of candidates4 graded races

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

4
Races
2-2
W-L (50%)
+5.4
Avg Margin
1994–2018
Career Span
Best: +38.9 (2006 Governor)Worst: -10.8 (2018 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401994200220062018

Career Timeline

985,450
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
2,243,740
Total Votes
-10.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.4
Race Score
+15.4
vs. State Pres.
D-26.2
State Pres.
Top opponent: Marshall BlackburnREP