Joseph E Brennan
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1968–1988)
US SenateGovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B
+5.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
5-3
W-L (63%)
+12.6
Avg Margin
1968–1996
Career Span
Best: +26.4 (1988 House)Worst: -5.3 (1996 Senate)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
266,226
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
606,777
Total Votes
-5.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-18.3
Race Score
-18.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+13.0
State Pres.