Larry Pressler
Republican
Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1990)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B
+7.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 63% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
-29.6
Avg Margin
1976–1996
Career Span
Best: +2.6 (1996 Senate)Worst: -60.4 (1976 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
157,954
Candidate Votes
48.7%
Vote %
324,487
Total Votes
+2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-18.7
Race Score
-15.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.1
State Pres.