Howell Heflin
Democratic
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A+
+47.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 96% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
+47.2
Avg Margin
1978–1990
Career Span
Best: +94.0 (1978 Senate)Worst: 21.1 (1990 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
717,814
Candidate Votes
60.5%
Vote %
1,185,563
Total Votes
+21.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+43.4
Race Score
+40.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-19.3
State Pres.