Al Gore Sr.

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1952–1964)

US Senate

Electoral Grade

A-

+31.3 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 85% of candidates4 graded races

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

Races

3-1

W-L (75%)

+29.2

Avg Margin

1952–1970

Career Span

Best: +60.0 (1958 Senate)Worst: -3.9 (1970 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

519,858

Candidate Votes

47.4%

Vote %

1,097,041

Total Votes

-3.9%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+8.8

Race Score

+5.8

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-9.7

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)