Thruston B. Morton
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-6.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 27% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-3.1
Avg Margin
1956–1962
Career Span
Best: +-0.7 (1956 Senate)Worst: -5.5 (1962 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
432,648
Candidate Votes
52.8%
Vote %
820,088
Total Votes
-5.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.7
Race Score
-1.7
vs. State Pres.
D-7.2
State Pres.