Paul H. Douglas
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1948–1960)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
-0.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 42% 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%)
+4.0
Avg Margin
1948–1966
Career Span
Best: +10.4 (1948 Senate)Worst: -11.1 (1966 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,678,147
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
3,822,725
Total Votes
-11.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-33.0
Race Score
-30.0
vs. State Pres.
D+18.9
State Pres.