Bill Nelson
Democratic
Won 11 consecutive elections (1978–2016)
US SenateState HouseUS House
Electoral Grade
B+
+9.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
12
Races
11-1
W-L (92%)
+16.3
Avg Margin
1978–2018
Career Span
Best: +45.4 (1986 House)Worst: -20.9 (2012 State House)
Career Margin Trend12 races
Career Timeline
4,089,472
Candidate Votes
49.9%
Vote %
8,190,005
Total Votes
-0.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-0.8
Race Score
+2.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.3
State Pres.