John Melcher
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1968–1982)
US SenateState House
Electoral Grade
A-
+27.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+7.3
Avg Margin
1968–1988
Career Span
Best: +28.3 (1976 Senate)Worst: -8.4 (1968 State House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
175,809
Candidate Votes
48.1%
Vote %
365,254
Total Votes
-3.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.1
Race Score
+2.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.9
State Pres.