Jesse Helms
Republican
Undefeated: 5-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-6.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 32% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
-6.5
Avg Margin
1972–1996
Career Span
Best: +-3.9 (1984 Senate)Worst: -9.0 (1978 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
1,345,833
Candidate Votes
52.6%
Vote %
2,556,456
Total Votes
-6.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.0
Race Score
+2.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.7
State Pres.