Harry S. Truman

Democratic

Won 5 consecutive elections (1934–1948)

PresidentUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races

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

50
Races
31-19
W-L (62%)
+7.6
Avg Margin
1934–1948
Career Span
Best: +42.5 (1948 President)Worst: -24.6 (1948 President)

Career Margin Trend50 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40193419481948194819481948

Career Timeline

52,354
Candidate Votes
51.6%
Vote %
101,425
Total Votes
+4.3%
Margin
Top opponent: Thomes E. DeweyREP