John G. Townsend Jr.
Republican
Senate candidate from Delaware
US Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-1.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 39% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-8.6
Avg Margin
1928–1940
Career Span
Best: +3.3 (1940 Senate)Worst: -21.9 (1928 Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
63,799
Candidate Votes
47.3%
Vote %
134,879
Total Votes
+3.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+3.3
Race Score
+6.3
vs. State Pres.
D+9.7
State Pres.