Guy M. Gillette
Democratic
Senate candidate from Iowa
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
+6.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 51% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
2-2
W-L (50%)
+2.3
Avg Margin
1938–1954
Career Span
Best: +16.2 (1948 Senate)Worst: -4.7 (1954 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
402,712
Candidate Votes
47.5%
Vote %
847,355
Total Votes
-4.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+26.5
Race Score
+23.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-28.2
State Pres.