Jim Talent

Republican

Senate candidate from Missouri

US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 38% of candidates2 graded races

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

1
Races
1-0
W-L (100%)
-0.2
Avg Margin
2006
Career Span
Best: +-0.2 (2006 Senate)Worst: -0.2 (2006 Senate)

Career Timeline

985,429
Candidate Votes
48.5%
Vote %
2,031,480
Total Votes
-0.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-2.8
Race Score
-5.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-6.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Claire McCaskillDEM