James M Inhofe

Republican

Won 9 consecutive elections (1986–2020)

US SenateUS HouseGovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-9.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 28% of candidates12 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

12
Races
10-2
W-L (83%)
-10.8
Avg Margin
1968–2020
Career Span
Best: +27.8 (1974 Governor)Worst: -39.5 (2014 Senate)

Career Margin Trend12 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401968197619881992200220142020

Career Timeline

979,140
Candidate Votes
62.9%
Vote %
1,556,361
Total Votes
-30.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+0.1
Race Score
-2.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-33.1
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Abby BroylesDEM