Richard B. Richards
Democratic
Senate candidate from California
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
-10.6
Avg Margin
1956–1962
Career Span
Best: +-8.3 (1956 Senate)Worst: -12.9 (1962 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
2,452,839
Candidate Votes
43.4%
Vote %
5,647,952
Total Votes
-12.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.3
Race Score
-12.3
vs. State Pres.
D-0.5
State Pres.