James L. Buckley

Republican

Republican candidate, 1976–1980

US Senate

Electoral Grade

C-

-14.0 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 14% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

0-2

W-L (0%)

+11.3

Avg Margin

1976–1980

Career Span

Best: +13.4 (1980 Senate)Worst: 9.3 (1976 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

581,884

Candidate Votes

42.9%

Vote %

1,355,961

Total Votes

+13.4%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-23.1

Race Score

-23.1

vs. State Pres.

D-9.6

State Pres.