Ernest McFarland
Democratic
6 races across Senate, Governor
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+16.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
6
Races
3-3
W-L (50%)
+11.9
Avg Margin
1940–1958
Career Span
Best: +39.0 (1946 Senate)Worst: -12.1 (1958 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
129,030
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
293,623
Total Votes
-12.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+10.0
Race Score
+10.0
vs. State Pres.
D-22.1
State Pres.