Thomas P. Salmon
Democratic
3 races across Senate, Governor
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A
+28.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 93% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+8.5
Avg Margin
1972–1976
Career Span
Best: +18.5 (1974 Governor)Worst: -4.7 (1976 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
85,682
Candidate Votes
45.3%
Vote %
188,964
Total Votes
-4.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+6.5
Race Score
+6.5
vs. State Pres.
D-11.2
State Pres.