Van Hilleary

Republican

Won 4 consecutive elections (1994–2000)

GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
B+
+17.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 69% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
-16.0
Avg Margin
1994–2002
Career Span
Best: +3.0 (2002 Governor)Worst: -32.7 (2000 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+20EvenD+2019941996199820002002

Career Timeline

786,803
Candidate Votes
47.6%
Vote %
1,653,167
Total Votes
+3.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.9
Race Score
-6.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.9
State Pres.
Top opponent: Phil BredesenDEM