William R. Roth Jr.

Republican

Won 5 consecutive elections (1970–1994)

US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+8.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 66% of candidates6 graded races

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

6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
-11.3
Avg Margin
1970–2000
Career Span
Best: +11.8 (2000 Senate)Worst: -24.1 (1988 Senate)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+20EvenD+20197019761982198819942000

Career Timeline

142,891
Candidate Votes
43.7%
Vote %
327,017
Total Votes
+11.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.5
Race Score
-1.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+10.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Thomas R CarperDEM