John E. Erickson

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1924–1932)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C
-8.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 19% 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%)
+17.6
Avg Margin
1924–1970
Career Span
Best: +42.4 (1970 Senate)Worst: 1.8 (1932 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401924192819321970

Career Timeline

381,297
Candidate Votes
28.5%
Vote %
1,338,967
Total Votes
+42.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-46.0
Race Score
-49.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-6.6
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: William ProxmireDEM