Thomas N Kindness

Republican

Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1984)

US SenateUS House

Electoral Grade

A-

+24.4 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 78% of candidates6 graded races

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

Races

5-1

W-L (83%)

-32.7

Avg Margin

1976–1986

Career Span

Best: +24.9 (1986 Senate)Worst: -53.8 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend6 races

1,171,893

Candidate Votes

37.5%

Vote %

3,121,188

Total Votes

+24.9%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-43.7

Race Score

-43.7

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-18.8

State Pres.

Top opponent: John GlennDEM