William Winter

Democratic

2 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+11.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 60% 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%)
+0.1
Avg Margin
1979–1984
Career Span
Best: +22.1 (1979 Governor)Worst: -21.9 (1984 Senate)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019791984

Career Timeline

371,926
Candidate Votes
39.1%
Vote %
952,240
Total Votes
-21.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+2.6
Race Score
+2.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-24.5
State Pres.
Top opponent: Thad CochranREP