William Proxmire
Democratic
Won 5 consecutive elections (1958–1982)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A
+22.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 89% of candidates9 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
5-3
W-L (63%)
+13.3
Avg Margin
1952–1982
Career Span
Best: +45.2 (1976 Senate)Worst: -25.2 (1952 Governor)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
983,311
Candidate Votes
63.6%
Vote %
1,544,981
Total Votes
+29.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+33.5
Race Score
+36.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.0
State Pres.