John G. Tower

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1978)

US Senate

Electoral Grade

B-

+3.5 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 48% of candidates5 graded races

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

Races

3-1

W-L (75%)

-1.5

Avg Margin

1960–1978

Career Span

Best: +16.9 (1960 Senate)Worst: -13.3 (1966 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

1,151,376

Candidate Votes

49.8%

Vote %

2,312,540

Total Votes

-0.5%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+6.7

Race Score

+3.7

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+3.2

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)