Johnny Isakson

Republican

Won 6 consecutive elections (1976–1988)

US SenateUS HouseGovernorState House
Electoral Grade
B-
+1.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 48% of candidates4 graded races

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

12
Races
11-1
W-L (92%)
-47.2
Avg Margin
1976–2016
Career Span
Best: +8.3 (1990 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1988 State House)

Career Margin Trend12 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601976198219861990200220102016

Career Timeline

2,135,806
Candidate Votes
54.8%
Vote %
3,898,605
Total Votes
-13.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+8.3
Race Score
+11.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Jim BarksdaleDEM