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      Home›Candidates›William S Cohen

      William S Cohen

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      US SenateUS House
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +30.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 84% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -37.6
      Avg Margin
      1976–1990
      Career Span
      Best: +-22.6 (1978 Senate)Worst: -57.5 (1976 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+30EvenD+301976197819841990

      Career Timeline

      1990 US SenateMaine
      319,167
      Candidate Votes
      61.3%
      Vote %
      520,320
      Total Votes
      -22.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +14.2
      Race Score
      +11.2
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-11.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Neil RoldeDEM
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