Thomas A Daschle
Democratic
Won 7 consecutive elections (1978–1998)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A-
+32.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates8 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
7-1
W-L (88%)
+13.7
Avg Margin
1978–2004
Career Span
Best: +32.4 (1992 Senate)Worst: -1.1 (2004 Senate)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
193,340
Candidate Votes
49.4%
Vote %
391,188
Total Votes
-1.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+23.3
Race Score
+20.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-21.5
State Pres.