Richard J Durbin

Democratic

Won 12 consecutive elections (1982–2020)

US SenateUS HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates12 graded races

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

13
Races
12-1
W-L (92%)
+19.6
Avg Margin
1976–2020
Career Span
Best: +39.3 (2008 Senate)Worst: -1.7 (1976 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend13 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401976198419881992199620082020

Career Timeline

3,278,930
Candidate Votes
54.9%
Vote %
5,968,901
Total Votes
+16.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+2.1
Race Score
-0.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+17.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Mark CurranREP