Joseph M Hoeffel
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1982)
US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
C+
-5.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 34% of candidates7 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
11
Races
6-5
W-L (55%)
-0.5
Avg Margin
1974–2004
Career Span
Best: +9.9 (1982 State House)Worst: -17.0 (1986 House)
Career Margin Trend11 races
Career Timeline
2,334,126
Candidate Votes
42.0%
Vote %
5,558,525
Total Votes
-10.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-13.1
Race Score
-13.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+2.5
State Pres.