Bob Clement

Democratic

Won 7 consecutive elections (1988–2000)

US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A-
+25.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 79% of candidates6 graded races

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

9
Races
7-2
W-L (78%)
+44.8
Avg Margin
1982–2002
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1988 House)Worst: -9.9 (2002 Senate)

Career Margin Trend9 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60198219881990199219941996199820002002

Career Timeline

728,295
Candidate Votes
44.3%
Vote %
1,642,421
Total Votes
-9.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.1
Race Score
-6.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.9
State Pres.
Top opponent: Lamar AlexanderREP