John H. Chafee
Republican
Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1994)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A
+32.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates9 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
9
Races
7-2
W-L (78%)
-10.6
Avg Margin
1962–1994
Career Span
Best: +8.0 (1972 Senate)Worst: -29.1 (1994 Senate)
Career Margin Trend9 races
Career Timeline
222,856
Candidate Votes
64.5%
Vote %
345,388
Total Votes
-29.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+51.5
Race Score
+54.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+25.5
State Pres.