John O. Pastore

Democratic

Undefeated: 6-0 career record

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+12.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates7 graded races

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

6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
+28.5
Avg Margin
1946–1970
Career Span
Best: +65.5 (1964 Senate)Worst: 8.2 (1946 Governor)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60194619481952195819641970

Career Timeline

230,469
Candidate Votes
67.5%
Vote %
341,222
Total Votes
+36.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+6.8
Race Score
+3.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+32.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: John McLaughlinREP