James D. Phelan

Democratic

Senate candidate from California

US Senate

Electoral Grade

C+

-2.4 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 37% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

0-2

W-L (0%)

-2.7

Avg Margin

1914–1920

Career Span

Best: +2.9 (1914 Senate)Worst: -8.3 (1920 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

371,580

Candidate Votes

40.7%

Vote %

913,769

Total Votes

-8.3%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+33.6

Race Score

+33.6

vs. State Pres.

D-41.9

State Pres.