Thomas J Tauke

Republican

Won 7 consecutive elections (1976–1988)

US SenateUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B
+10.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% of candidates7 graded races

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

9
Races
7-2
W-L (78%)
-8.6
Avg Margin
1974–1990
Career Span
Best: +12.6 (1974 State House)Worst: -27.8 (1984 House)

Career Margin Trend9 races

R+20EvenD+20197419761978198019821984198619881990

Career Timeline

446,869
Candidate Votes
45.4%
Vote %
983,933
Total Votes
+9.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.2
Race Score
+1.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+10.2
State Pres.
Top opponent: Tom HarkinDEM