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      Home›Candidates›Mitt Romney

      Mitt Romney

      Republican

      Won 5 consecutive elections (2012–2012)

      US SenatePresident
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +7.6 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 54% of candidates2 graded races

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

      53
      Races
      24-29
      W-L (45%)
      -0.2
      Avg Margin
      1994–2018
      Career Span
      Best: +83.6 (2012 President)Worst: -48.7 (2012 President)

      Career Margin Trend53 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601994201220122012201220122018

      Career Timeline

      2018 US SenateUtah
      665,215
      Candidate Votes
      62.6%
      Vote %
      1,062,897
      Total Votes
      -31.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +13.8
      Race Score
      +13.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-17.9
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Jenny O WilsonDEM
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