Herman Welker
Republican
Senate candidate from Idaho
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-5.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 33% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.5
Avg Margin
1950–1956
Career Span
Best: +18.4 (1956 Senate)Worst: -23.4 (1950 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
102,781
Candidate Votes
40.8%
Vote %
251,877
Total Votes
+18.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-37.8
Race Score
-40.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-22.4
State Pres.