Charles H. Percy

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1978)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+10.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 59% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
-7.6
Avg Margin
1964–1984
Career Span
Best: +3.9 (1964 Governor)Worst: -24.9 (1972 Senate)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+20EvenD+2019641966197219781984

Career Timeline

2,308,039
Candidate Votes
48.2%
Vote %
4,787,473
Total Votes
+1.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-11.7
Race Score
-14.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-12.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Paul SimonDEM