Al Gore Sr.
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1952–1964)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A+
+33.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% 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%)
+29.2
Avg Margin
1952–1970
Career Span
Best: +60.0 (1958 Senate)Worst: -3.9 (1970 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
519,858
Candidate Votes
47.4%
Vote %
1,097,041
Total Votes
-3.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+16.9
Race Score
+19.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-23.8
State Pres.