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      Home›Candidates›Frederick Van Nuys

      Frederick Van Nuys

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      US Senate
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -3.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 33% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      +6.8
      Avg Margin
      1932–1938
      Career Span
      Best: +13.3 (1932 Senate)Worst: 0.3 (1938 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019321938

      Career Timeline

      1938 US SenateIndiana
      788,386
      Candidate Votes
      49.8%
      Vote %
      1,581,790
      Total Votes
      +0.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -9.3
      Race Score
      -6.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+6.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Raymond E. WillisREP
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