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      Home›Candidates›Burton K. Wheeler

      Burton K. Wheeler

      Democratic

      Won 4 consecutive elections (1922–1940)

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +26.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 80% of candidates5 graded races

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

      5
      Races
      4-1
      W-L (80%)
      +17.4
      Avg Margin
      1920–1940
      Career Span
      Best: +46.9 (1940 Senate)Worst: -19.5 (1920 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019201922192819341940

      Career Timeline

      1940 US SenateMontana
      176,752
      Candidate Votes
      73.4%
      Vote %
      240,693
      Total Votes
      +46.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +31.3
      Race Score
      +28.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+18.6
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: E.K. CheadleREP
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