Bill Nelson
Democratic
Won 11 consecutive elections (1978–2016)
US SenateState HouseUS House
Electoral Grade
A
+36.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 90% of candidates10 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
12
Races
11-1
W-L (92%)
+16.3
Avg Margin
1978–2018
Career Span
Best: +45.4 (1986 House)Worst: -20.9 (2012 State House)
Career Margin Trend12 races
Career Timeline
4,089,472
Candidate Votes
49.9%
Vote %
8,190,005
Total Votes
-0.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.1
Race Score
+1.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.2
State Pres.