Gaylord Anton Nelson
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1958–1974)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B+
+20.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
+10.6
Avg Margin
1958–1980
Career Span
Best: +26.0 (1974 Senate)Worst: -1.9 (1980 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
1,065,487
Candidate Votes
48.3%
Vote %
2,204,202
Total Votes
-1.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.9
Race Score
+2.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.7
State Pres.