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      Home›Candidates›Barry M Goldwater

      Barry M Goldwater

      Republican

      Won 6 consecutive elections (1968–1980)

      US SenateUS HousePresident
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +5.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 51% of candidates8 graded races

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

      58
      Races
      14-44
      W-L (24%)
      +13.0
      Avg Margin
      1952–1980
      Career Span
      Best: +71.0 (1964 President)Worst: -74.3 (1964 President)

      Career Margin Trend58 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601952196419641964196419781980

      Career Timeline

      1980 US SenateArizona
      432,371
      Candidate Votes
      49.5%
      Vote %
      874,178
      Total Votes
      -1.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -28.3
      Race Score
      -31.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-32.4
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Bill SchulzDEM
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