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      Home›Candidates›John G. Townsend Jr.

      John G. Townsend Jr.

      Republican

      Senate candidate from Delaware

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -1.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 39% 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%)
      -8.6
      Avg Margin
      1928–1940
      Career Span
      Best: +3.3 (1940 Senate)Worst: -21.9 (1928 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20192819341940

      Career Timeline

      1940 US SenateDelaware
      63,799
      Candidate Votes
      47.3%
      Vote %
      134,879
      Total Votes
      +3.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +3.3
      Race Score
      +6.3
      vs. State Pres.
      D+9.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: James M. TunnellDEM
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