William R. Roy

Democratic

Senate candidate from Kansas

US Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+16.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% 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%)
-6.6
Avg Margin
1974–1978
Career Span
Best: +-1.7 (1974 Senate)Worst: -11.4 (1978 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019741978

Career Timeline

317,602
Candidate Votes
42.4%
Vote %
748,839
Total Votes
-11.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.9
Race Score
-3.9
vs. State Pres.
D-7.6
State Pres.
Top opponent: Nancy L. KassebaumREP