Joseph H. Ball

Republican

Senate candidate from Minnesota

US Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+17.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 83% 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%)
-8.2
Avg Margin
1942–1948
Career Span
Best: +20.3 (1948 Senate)Worst: -36.6 (1942 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019421948

Career Timeline

482,801
Candidate Votes
39.7%
Vote %
1,217,250
Total Votes
+20.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.0
Race Score
-3.0
vs. State Pres.
D+17.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Hubert HumphreyDEM