Paul Laxalt
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1980)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 33% 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%)
-6.4
Avg Margin
1964–1980
Career Span
Best: +0.0 (1964 Senate)Worst: -21.1 (1980 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
144,224
Candidate Votes
58.5%
Vote %
246,436
Total Votes
-21.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-16.6
Race Score
-13.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-34.8
State Pres.