John G. Tower
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1966–1978)
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+4.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 56% of candidates5 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%)
-1.5
Avg Margin
1960–1978
Career Span
Best: +16.9 (1960 Senate)Worst: -13.3 (1966 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,151,376
Candidate Votes
49.8%
Vote %
2,312,540
Total Votes
-0.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-7.8
Race Score
-4.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.3
State Pres.