William B. Spong Jr.
Democratic
Senate candidate from Virginia
US Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+19.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 85% 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%)
+9.8
Avg Margin
1966–1972
Career Span
Best: +25.1 (1966 Senate)Worst: -5.5 (1972 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
638,386
Candidate Votes
46.0%
Vote %
1,386,770
Total Votes
-5.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+11.1
Race Score
+14.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-19.6
State Pres.