Harold E. Hughes
Democratic
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+9.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 57% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+13.4
Avg Margin
1962–1968
Career Span
Best: +36.8 (1964 Governor)Worst: 0.6 (1968 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
574,884
Candidate Votes
50.3%
Vote %
1,144,086
Total Votes
+0.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.8
Race Score
+12.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-12.2
State Pres.