Ernest McFarland

Democratic

6 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+16.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates6 graded races

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

6
Races
3-3
W-L (50%)
+11.9
Avg Margin
1940–1958
Career Span
Best: +39.0 (1946 Senate)Worst: -12.1 (1958 Senate)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40194019461952195419561958

Career Timeline

129,030
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
293,623
Total Votes
-12.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+10.0
Race Score
+10.0
vs. State Pres.
D-22.1
State Pres.
Top opponent: Barry M GoldwaterREP