Roger W. Jepsen
Republican
Senate candidate from Iowa
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-7.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+4.3
Avg Margin
1978–1984
Career Span
Best: +11.8 (1984 Senate)Worst: -3.2 (1978 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
564,381
Candidate Votes
43.7%
Vote %
1,292,700
Total Votes
+11.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-16.2
Race Score
-19.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.4
State Pres.