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      Home›Candidates›Bob Menendez

      Bob Menendez

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 3-0 career record

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +2.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 46% of candidates3 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      3
      Races
      3-0
      W-L (100%)
      +13.2
      Avg Margin
      2006–2018
      Career Span
      Best: +19.4 (2012 Senate)Worst: 9.0 (2006 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20200620122018

      Career Timeline

      2018 US SenateNew Jersey
      1,711,654
      Candidate Votes
      54.0%
      Vote %
      3,169,310
      Total Votes
      +11.2%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +0.2
      Race Score
      -2.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+13.9
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Bob HuginREP
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