William H. Smathers
Democratic
Senate candidate from New Jersey
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C-
-11.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 17% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.6
Avg Margin
1936–1942
Career Span
Best: +10.6 (1936 Senate)Worst: -7.3 (1942 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
559,851
Candidate Votes
45.8%
Vote %
1,222,132
Total Votes
-7.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-13.9
Race Score
-10.9
vs. State Pres.
D+3.6
State Pres.