David I. Walsh
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1928–1940)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 59% of candidates10 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
9
Races
6-3
W-L (67%)
+4.7
Avg Margin
1913–1946
Career Span
Best: +22.0 (1934 Senate)Worst: -19.8 (1946 Senate)
Career Margin Trend9 races
Career Timeline
660,200
Candidate Votes
39.7%
Vote %
1,662,063
Total Votes
-19.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-31.5
Race Score
-28.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+8.7
State Pres.