Dirk Kempthorne

Republican

Undefeated: 3-0 career record

GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-6.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 24% of candidates3 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%)
-22.1
Avg Margin
1992–2002
Career Span
Best: +-13.1 (1992 Senate)Worst: -38.6 (1998 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

R+20EvenD+20199219982002

Career Timeline

231,566
Candidate Votes
56.3%
Vote %
411,477
Total Votes
-14.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-27.3
Race Score
-24.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-38.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Jerry M. BradyDEM