Charles H. Percy

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1978)

US SenateGovernor

Electoral Grade

+5.7 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 59% of candidates5 graded races

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

Races

3-2

W-L (60%)

-7.6

Avg Margin

1964–1984

Career Span

Best: +3.9 (1964 Governor)Worst: -24.9 (1972 Senate)

Career Margin Trend5 races

2,308,039

Candidate Votes

48.2%

Vote %

4,787,473

Total Votes

+1.9%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-12.3

Race Score

-9.3

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-7.5

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: Paul SimonDEM