Ed Bethune
Republican
3 races across Senate, House
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B
+9.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-17.0
Avg Margin
1980–1984
Career Span
Best: +14.7 (1984 Senate)Worst: -58.0 (1980 House)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
373,615
Candidate Votes
42.6%
Vote %
875,956
Total Votes
+14.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-36.9
Race Score
-36.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-22.2
State Pres.