John C. Danforth
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1988)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+6.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-12.3
Avg Margin
1970–1988
Career Span
Best: +2.9 (1970 Senate)Worst: -36.0 (1988 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,407,416
Candidate Votes
67.7%
Vote %
2,078,875
Total Votes
-36.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+35.8
Race Score
+38.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+2.9
State Pres.