Edward J. Thye

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1944–1952)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+6.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates3 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%)
-31.5
Avg Margin
1944–1958
Career Span
Best: +6.3 (1958 Senate)Worst: -99.0 (1944 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601944194619521958

Career Timeline

536,629
Candidate Votes
46.6%
Vote %
1,150,883
Total Votes
+6.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.4
Race Score
-9.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.1
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Eugene McCarthyDEM