Russell B. Long
Democratic
Undefeated: 6-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A+
+48.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 99% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
6-0
W-L (100%)
+80.7
Avg Margin
1950–1980
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1974 Senate)Worst: 51.1 (1962 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
484,770
Candidate Votes
57.5%
Vote %
843,362
Total Votes
+57.5%
Margin