Bob Kerrey

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1982–1994)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+28.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates4 graded races

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

4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+2.6
Avg Margin
1982–2012
Career Span
Best: +15.0 (1988 Senate)Worst: -15.6 (2012 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

Even1982198819942012

Career Timeline

332,979
Candidate Votes
42.2%
Vote %
788,572
Total Votes
-15.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+6.2
Race Score
+6.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-21.8
State Pres.
Top opponent: Deb FischerREP