James M Collins

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

US SenateUS HouseGovernor

Electoral Grade

C-

-15.7 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 12% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

3-2

W-L (60%)

-42.7

Avg Margin

1920–1982

Career Span

Best: +18.1 (1982 Senate)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

1,256,759

Candidate Votes

40.5%

Vote %

3,103,167

Total Votes

+18.1%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-32.0

Race Score

-32.0

vs. State Pres.

D-13.9

State Pres.

Top opponent: Lloyd BentsenDEM