Thomas E Petri

Republican

Won 18 consecutive elections (1976–2012)

US HouseState SenateUS Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+32.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 86% of candidates12 graded races

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

19
Races
18-1
W-L (95%)
-49.4
Avg Margin
1974–2012
Career Span
Best: +26.0 (1974 Senate)Worst: -99.5 (1990 House)

Career Margin Trend19 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601974198219881994200020062012

Career Timeline

223,460
Candidate Votes
62.1%
Vote %
359,745
Total Votes
-24.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+33.3
Race Score
+31.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+6.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Joseph C KallasDEM