Earle C. Clements

Democratic

3 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor

Electoral Grade

B-

+2.8 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 51% of candidates3 graded races

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

Races

2-1

W-L (67%)

+7.7

Avg Margin

1947–1956

Career Span

Best: +14.8 (1947 Governor)Worst: -0.7 (1956 Senate)

Career Margin Trend3 races

499,922

Candidate Votes

49.6%

Vote %

1,006,825

Total Votes

-0.7%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+4.4

Race Score

+7.4

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-8.1

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)