George Murphy

Republican

Senate candidate from California

US Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
+5.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 51% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+3.2
Avg Margin
1964–1970
Career Span
Best: +9.5 (1970 Senate)Worst: -3.1 (1964 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019641970

Career Timeline

2,877,617
Candidate Votes
44.3%
Vote %
6,492,157
Total Votes
+9.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-9.6
Race Score
-12.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.1
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: John V. TunneyDEM