Patrick Murphy
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1974–2014)
US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B-
+4.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 49% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+14.4
Avg Margin
1974–2016
Career Span
Best: +46.9 (1976 State House)Worst: -7.7 (2016 Senate)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
4,122,088
Candidate Votes
44.3%
Vote %
9,301,820
Total Votes
-7.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.5
Race Score
-6.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.2
State Pres.