Thomas N Kindness
Republican
Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1984)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A-
+24.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 78% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
-32.7
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +24.9 (1986 Senate)Worst: -53.8 (1984 House)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
1,171,893
Candidate Votes
37.5%
Vote %
3,121,188
Total Votes
+24.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-43.7
Race Score
-43.7
vs. State Pres.
D-18.8
State Pres.