John McCain

Republican

Won 7 consecutive elections (2008–2016)

US SenatePresidentUS House
Electoral Grade
B+
+20.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates8 graded races

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

59
Races
29-30
W-L (49%)
-0.9
Avg Margin
1982–2016
Career Span
Best: +85.9 (2008 President)Worst: -56.1 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend59 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601982200820082008200820082016

Career Timeline

1,359,267
Candidate Votes
53.7%
Vote %
2,530,730
Total Votes
-13.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.5
Race Score
+9.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ann KirkpatrickDEM