Barry M Goldwater

Republican

Won 6 consecutive elections (1968–1980)

US SenateUS HousePresident
Electoral Grade
D
-16.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 9% of candidates5 graded races

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

58
Races
14-44
W-L (24%)
+13.0
Avg Margin
1952–1980
Career Span
Best: +71.0 (1964 President)Worst: -74.3 (1964 President)

Career Margin Trend58 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601952196419641964196419781980

Career Timeline

432,371
Candidate Votes
49.5%
Vote %
874,178
Total Votes
-1.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-35.0
Race Score
-32.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-33.1
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Bill SchulzDEM