Elizabeth Dole

Republican

Senate candidate from North Carolina

US Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-8.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 21% 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%)
-0.1
Avg Margin
2002–2008
Career Span
Best: +8.5 (2008 Senate)Worst: -8.6 (2002 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1020022008

Career Timeline

1,887,510
Candidate Votes
44.2%
Vote %
4,271,970
Total Votes
+8.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.3
Race Score
-9.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-0.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Kay R HaganDEM