R. Vance Hartke
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1958–1970)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+11.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 73% 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%)
+1.2
Avg Margin
1958–1976
Career Span
Best: +14.0 (1958 Senate)Worst: -18.3 (1976 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
878,522
Candidate Votes
40.5%
Vote %
2,171,187
Total Votes
-18.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-8.3
Race Score
-5.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.0
State Pres.