Edward Brooke
Republican
Senate candidate from Massachusetts
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+32.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% 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%)
-13.5
Avg Margin
1966–1978
Career Span
Best: +10.3 (1978 Senate)Worst: -28.8 (1972 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
890,584
Candidate Votes
44.9%
Vote %
1,984,677
Total Votes
+10.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-5.5
Race Score
-2.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+7.8
State Pres.