Spessard L. Holland
Democratic
Undefeated: 5-0 career record
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A+
+35.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 96% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
+59.5
Avg Margin
1940–1964
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1952 Senate)Worst: 27.9 (1964 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
997,585
Candidate Votes
63.9%
Vote %
1,560,337
Total Votes
+27.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+28.6
Race Score
+31.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.7
State Pres.