Scott W. Lucas
Democratic
Senate candidate from Illinois
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 29% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+0.1
Avg Margin
1938–1950
Career Span
Best: +5.5 (1944 Senate)Worst: -8.1 (1950 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
1,657,630
Candidate Votes
45.8%
Vote %
3,622,673
Total Votes
-8.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.6
Race Score
-3.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.5
State Pres.