Lloyd Bentsen
Democratic
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+24.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 91% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+14.7
Avg Margin
1970–1988
Career Span
Best: +19.2 (1988 Senate)Worst: 7.1 (1970 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
3,149,806
Candidate Votes
59.2%
Vote %
5,323,606
Total Votes
+19.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+24.2
Race Score
+27.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-8.0
State Pres.