Richard Schweiker

Republican

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 36% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-6.6
Avg Margin
1968–1974
Career Span
Best: +-6.1 (1968 Senate)Worst: -7.1 (1974 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019681974

Career Timeline

1,843,317
Candidate Votes
53.0%
Vote %
3,477,812
Total Votes
-7.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-15.9
Race Score
-12.9
vs. State Pres.
D-20.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Peter FlahertyDEM