Joseph D. Tydings
Democratic
Senate candidate from Maryland
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-6.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 27% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+11.5
Avg Margin
1964–1970
Career Span
Best: +25.6 (1964 Senate)Worst: -2.6 (1970 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
460,422
Candidate Votes
48.1%
Vote %
956,370
Total Votes
-2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-7.2
Race Score
-4.2
vs. State Pres.
D+1.6
State Pres.