Alan Cranston

Democratic

Undefeated: 4-0 career record

US Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+27.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% 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%)
+12.5
Avg Margin
1968–1986
Career Span
Best: +24.3 (1974 Senate)Worst: 1.4 (1986 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+20EvenD+201968197419801986

Career Timeline

3,646,672
Candidate Votes
49.3%
Vote %
7,398,522
Total Votes
+1.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.7
Race Score
+17.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ed ZschauREP