Paul Simon

Democratic

Undefeated: 6-0 career record

US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
A-
+28.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 83% of candidates6 graded races

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

6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
+21.9
Avg Margin
1976–1990
Career Span
Best: +34.8 (1976 House)Worst: 0.9 (1980 House)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+20EvenD+20197619781980198219841990

Career Timeline

2,115,377
Candidate Votes
65.1%
Vote %
3,251,005
Total Votes
+30.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+35.2
Race Score
+32.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.1
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Lynn Morley MartinREP