Richard C Shelby
Democratic
Undefeated: 11-0 career record
US SenateUS HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+14.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
11
Races
11-0
W-L (100%)
+31.3
Avg Margin
1974–2016
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1974 State Senate)Worst: -35.2 (2004 Senate)
Career Margin Trend11 races
Career Timeline
1,335,104
Candidate Votes
64.0%
Vote %
2,087,444
Total Votes
-28.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.5
Race Score
+1.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-26.6
State Pres.