Al D'Amato

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1980–1992)

US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+8.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% of candidates4 graded races

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

4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-1.9
Avg Margin
1980–1998
Career Span
Best: +10.5 (1998 Senate)Worst: -15.7 (1986 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

Even1980198619921998

Career Timeline

2,058,988
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
4,670,805
Total Votes
+10.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.3
Race Score
+18.3
vs. State Pres.
D+28.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Charles E SchumerDEM