Robert W Edgar
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1984)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B
+7.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 54% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
+2.1
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +10.9 (1982 House)Worst: -13.6 (1986 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
1,448,219
Candidate Votes
42.9%
Vote %
3,378,226
Total Votes
-13.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.2
Race Score
-6.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.4
State Pres.