Howard Metzenbaum
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1988)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% 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%)
+7.6
Avg Margin
1970–1988
Career Span
Best: +15.5 (1982 Senate)Worst: -2.2 (1970 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
2,480,038
Candidate Votes
57.0%
Vote %
4,352,905
Total Votes
+13.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.5
Race Score
+18.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.5
State Pres.