William Benton
Democratic
Senate candidate from Connecticut
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+7.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 64% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
1
Races
0-1
W-L (0%)
-8.1
Avg Margin
1952
Career Span
Best: +-8.1 (1952 Senate)Worst: -8.1 (1952 Senate)
Career Timeline
485,066
Candidate Votes
44.4%
Vote %
1,093,467
Total Votes
-8.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+8.5
Race Score
+11.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-19.6
State Pres.