Phillip Burton
Democratic
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
US House
Electoral Grade
A
+45.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+35.1
Avg Margin
1976–1982
Career Span
Best: +43.7 (1980 House)Worst: 17.5 (1982 House)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
103,268
Candidate Votes
57.9%
Vote %
178,311
Total Votes
+17.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+34.2
Race Score
+34.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.8
State Pres.