George McGovern

Democratic

55 races across Senate, President

US SenatePresident
Electoral Grade
A-
+17.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 79% of candidates5 graded races

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

55
Races
5-50
W-L (9%)
-23.5
Avg Margin
1960–1980
Career Span
Best: +56.5 (1972 President)Worst: -58.6 (1972 President)

Career Margin Trend55 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601960197219721972197219721980

Career Timeline

129,018
Candidate Votes
39.4%
Vote %
327,478
Total Votes
-18.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+13.0
Race Score
+10.0
vs. State Pres.
D-28.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: James AbdnorREP