Elbert D. Thomas

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1932–1944)

US Senate
Electoral Grade
C
-9.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 18% of candidates4 graded races

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

4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+9.6
Avg Margin
1932–1950
Career Span
Best: +19.8 (1944 Senate)Worst: -8.0 (1950 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+20EvenD+201932193819441950

Career Timeline

121,198
Candidate Votes
45.8%
Vote %
264,440
Total Votes
-8.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.6
Race Score
-3.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-4.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Wallace F. BennettREP