Jeff Merkley
Democratic
Undefeated: 6-0 career record
US SenateState House
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 35% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
+19.7
Avg Margin
1998–2020
Career Span
Best: +29.3 (2004 State House)Worst: 3.4 (2008 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
1,321,047
Candidate Votes
56.9%
Vote %
2,321,249
Total Votes
+17.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.5
Race Score
+1.5
vs. State Pres.
D+16.1
State Pres.