Bob Franks
Republican
Won 9 consecutive elections (1979–1998)
US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+22.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 76% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
9-1
W-L (90%)
-21.9
Avg Margin
1979–2000
Career Span
Best: +3.0 (2000 Senate)Worst: -61.1 (1987 State House)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
1,420,267
Candidate Votes
47.1%
Vote %
3,015,662
Total Votes
+3.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.8
Race Score
+12.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+15.8
State Pres.