Robert W Schaffer

Republican

Won 4 consecutive elections (1988–2000)

US SenateUS HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+11.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates3 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
-22.9
Avg Margin
1988–2008
Career Span
Best: +10.3 (2008 Senate)Worst: -79.5 (2000 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019881996199820002008

Career Timeline

990,784
Candidate Votes
42.5%
Vote %
2,331,712
Total Votes
+10.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.4
Race Score
-1.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+9.0
State Pres.
Top opponent: Mark Emery UdallDEM