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      Home›Candidates›Phil Bredesen

      Phil Bredesen

      Democratic

      4 races across Senate, Governor

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +16.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 67% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      2-2
      W-L (50%)
      +5.4
      Avg Margin
      1994–2018
      Career Span
      Best: +38.9 (2006 Governor)Worst: -10.8 (2018 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401994200220062018

      Career Timeline

      2018 US SenateTennessee
      985,450
      Candidate Votes
      43.9%
      Vote %
      2,243,740
      Total Votes
      -10.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +15.4
      Race Score
      +15.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-26.2
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Marshall BlackburnREP
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