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      Home›Candidates›Howell Heflin

      Howell Heflin

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 3-0 career record

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      A+
      +37.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 97% of candidates2 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%)
      +47.2
      Avg Margin
      1978–1990
      Career Span
      Best: +94.0 (1978 Senate)Worst: 21.1 (1990 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60197819841990

      Career Timeline

      1990 US SenateAlabama
      717,814
      Candidate Votes
      60.5%
      Vote %
      1,185,563
      Total Votes
      +21.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +31.2
      Race Score
      +34.2
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-13.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: William J CabanissREP
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