John Kerry
Democratic
Won 6 consecutive elections (1984–2004)
US SenatePresident
Electoral Grade
B-
+2.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 46% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
55
Races
25-30
W-L (45%)
-2.2
Avg Margin
1984–2008
Career Span
Best: +80.0 (2002 Senate)Worst: -45.5 (2004 President)
Career Margin Trend55 races
Career Timeline
1,971,974
Candidate Votes
65.9%
Vote %
2,994,247
Total Votes
+34.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.1
Race Score
+9.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+25.8
State Pres.