Lynn Morley Martin

Republican

Won 6 consecutive elections (1976–1988)

US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B
+10.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates6 graded races

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

7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
-15.7
Avg Margin
1976–1990
Career Span
Best: +30.1 (1990 Senate)Worst: -34.8 (1980 House)

Career Margin Trend7 races

R+20EvenD+201976198019821984198619881990

Career Timeline

1,135,628
Candidate Votes
34.9%
Vote %
3,251,005
Total Votes
+30.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-32.2
Race Score
-32.2
vs. State Pres.
D-2.1
State Pres.
Top opponent: Paul SimonDEM