David Vitter

Republican

Won 4 consecutive elections (2000–2010)

GovernorUS SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
C-
-9.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 19% of candidates3 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
-37.7
Avg Margin
2000–2015
Career Span
Best: +12.2 (2015 Governor)Worst: -96.7 (2002 House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6020002002200420102015

Career Timeline

505,940
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
1,152,864
Total Votes
+12.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-30.7
Race Score
-30.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-18.4
State Pres.
Top opponent: John EdwardsDEM