John V. Tunney
Democratic
Senate candidate from California
US Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+11.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+3.1
Avg Margin
1970–1976
Career Span
Best: +9.5 (1970 Senate)Worst: -3.3 (1976 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
3,502,862
Candidate Votes
46.9%
Vote %
7,472,268
Total Votes
-3.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+3.0
Race Score
+6.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-9.3
State Pres.