Carl D Perkins

Democratic

Undefeated: 4-0 career record

US House
Electoral Grade
A+
+49.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 96% of candidates3 graded races

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

4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+64.5
Avg Margin
1976–1982
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1980 House)Worst: 46.5 (1976 House)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601976197819801982

Career Timeline

82,463
Candidate Votes
79.4%
Vote %
103,899
Total Votes
+58.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+62.2
Race Score
+60.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Tom HambyREP