Pete Domenici

Republican

Won 6 consecutive elections (1972–2002)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+14.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% of candidates7 graded races

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

7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
-23.5
Avg Margin
1970–2002
Career Span
Best: +4.9 (1970 Governor)Worst: -45.9 (1990 Senate)

Career Margin Trend7 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401970197219781984199019962002

Career Timeline

314,301
Candidate Votes
65.0%
Vote %
483,340
Total Votes
-30.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+26.7
Race Score
+29.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-0.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Gloria TristaniDEM