Lincoln Chafee

Republican

Senate candidate from Rhode Island

US Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+27.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 93% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-4.3
Avg Margin
2000–2006
Career Span
Best: +7.0 (2006 Senate)Worst: -15.7 (2000 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even20002006

Career Timeline

179,001
Candidate Votes
46.5%
Vote %
385,109
Total Votes
+7.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+14.2
Race Score
+17.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+24.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Sheldon WhitehouseDEM