Richard M. Nixon

Republican

Won 32 consecutive elections (1968–1972)

PresidentGovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+9.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates2 graded races

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

151
Races
105-46
W-L (70%)
-9.6
Avg Margin
1950–1972
Career Span
Best: +63.6 (1968 President)Worst: -58.6 (1972 President)

Career Margin Trend151 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019501960196819681972

Career Timeline

728,701
Candidate Votes
72.4%
Vote %
1,006,093
Total Votes
-46.9%
Margin
Top opponent: George S. McGovernDEM