Walter Huddleston

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1969–1978)

US SenateState Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+21.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates3 graded races

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

4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+31.8
Avg Margin
1969–1984
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1969 State Senate)Worst: -0.4 (1984 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601969197219781984

Career Timeline

639,721
Candidate Votes
49.5%
Vote %
1,292,407
Total Votes
-0.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.3
Race Score
+20.3
vs. State Pres.
D-20.7
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Mitch McConnellREP