Bill Richardson

Democratic

Won 10 consecutive elections (1982–2006)

GovernorUS HouseUS Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+5.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 57% of candidates3 graded races

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

12
Races
10-2
W-L (83%)
+30.8
Avg Margin
1974–2006
Career Span
Best: +48.9 (1990 House)Worst: -2.0 (1980 House)

Career Margin Trend12 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401974198219861990199420022006

Career Timeline

384,806
Candidate Votes
68.8%
Vote %
559,170
Total Votes
+37.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+27.5
Race Score
+30.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+7.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: John DendahlREP