Thomas S. Kleppe
Republican
Senate candidate from North Dakota
US Senate
Electoral Grade
D
-27.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 2% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+19.4
Avg Margin
1964–1970
Career Span
Best: +23.5 (1970 Senate)Worst: 15.3 (1964 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
82,996
Candidate Votes
37.8%
Vote %
219,560
Total Votes
+23.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-42.5
Race Score
-45.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-22.0
State Pres.