Ben Nelson
Democratic
Senate candidate from Nebraska
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+33.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+5.2
Avg Margin
1996–2006
Career Span
Best: +27.8 (2006 Senate)Worst: -14.5 (1996 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
378,388
Candidate Votes
63.9%
Vote %
592,316
Total Votes
+27.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+64.0
Race Score
+61.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-33.2
State Pres.