William A. Purtell
Republican
Senate candidate from Connecticut
US Senate
Electoral Grade
D
-18.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 8% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+3.4
Avg Margin
1952–1958
Career Span
Best: +14.9 (1958 Senate)Worst: -8.1 (1952 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
410,622
Candidate Votes
42.5%
Vote %
965,463
Total Votes
+14.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-27.9
Race Score
-24.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-10.0
State Pres.