J. Melville Broughton
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B+
+10.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 71% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+46.8
Avg Margin
1940–1948
Career Span
Best: +51.4 (1940 Governor)Worst: 42.2 (1948 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
543,132
Candidate Votes
71.0%
Vote %
764,559
Total Votes
+42.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+16.9
Race Score
+16.9
vs. State Pres.
D+25.3
State Pres.