William Hathaway
Democratic
Senate candidate from Maine
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+2.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 52% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-8.1
Avg Margin
1972–1978
Career Span
Best: +6.5 (1972 Senate)Worst: -22.6 (1978 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
127,327
Candidate Votes
33.9%
Vote %
375,172
Total Votes
-22.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-24.8
Race Score
-21.8
vs. State Pres.
D-0.8
State Pres.