Joseph S. Clark

Democratic

Senate candidate from Pennsylvania

US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
-0.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 42% of candidates3 graded races

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

3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-1.1
Avg Margin
1956–1968
Career Span
Best: +2.4 (1962 Senate)Worst: -6.1 (1968 Senate)

Career Margin Trend3 races

R+10EvenD+10195619621968

Career Timeline

2,117,662
Candidate Votes
45.8%
Vote %
4,624,218
Total Votes
-6.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.7
Race Score
-9.7
vs. State Pres.
D+3.6
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Richard SchweikerREP