Ralph Yarborough

Democratic

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+22.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 76% of candidates3 graded races

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

2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+31.8
Avg Margin
1958–1964
Career Span
Best: +51.0 (1958 Senate)Worst: 12.7 (1964 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+30EvenD+3019581964

Career Timeline

1,463,958
Candidate Votes
56.2%
Vote %
2,603,856
Total Votes
+12.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-11.2
Race Score
-14.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+26.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: George H.W. BushREP