Burton K. Wheeler
Democratic
Won 4 consecutive elections (1922–1940)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
A-
+16.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates5 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%)
+17.4
Avg Margin
1920–1940
Career Span
Best: +46.9 (1940 Senate)Worst: -19.5 (1920 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
176,752
Candidate Votes
73.4%
Vote %
240,693
Total Votes
+46.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+29.9
Race Score
+32.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+14.0
State Pres.