John Kennedy

Democratic

Won 6 consecutive elections (1960–1986)

US SenateState HousePresident
Electoral Grade
A-
+12.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 77% of candidates5 graded races

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

59
Races
31-28
W-L (53%)
-1.5
Avg Margin
1952–2022
Career Span
Best: +67.9 (1998 State House)Worst: -43.7 (2022 Senate)

Career Margin Trend59 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601952196019601960196019982022

Career Timeline

851,568
Candidate Votes
61.6%
Vote %
1,383,290
Total Votes
-43.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.3
Race Score
+23.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-20.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: OtherOTH