Sam J. Ervin
Democratic
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+23.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 90% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
+25.0
Avg Margin
1956–1968
Career Span
Best: +33.1 (1956 Senate)Worst: 20.9 (1962 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
870,406
Candidate Votes
60.6%
Vote %
1,437,340
Total Votes
+21.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+28.4
Race Score
+31.4
vs. State Pres.
D-10.3
State Pres.