Clifford P. Hansen
Republican
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+7.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 63% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-18.4
Avg Margin
1962–1972
Career Span
Best: +-3.6 (1966 Senate)Worst: -42.6 (1972 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
101,314
Candidate Votes
71.3%
Vote %
142,067
Total Votes
-42.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+10.6
Race Score
+13.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-29.0
State Pres.