Sidney R Yates
Democratic
Won 11 consecutive elections (1976–1996)
US HouseUS Senate
Electoral Grade
A
+37.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 90% of candidates12 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
12
Races
11-1
W-L (92%)
+35.3
Avg Margin
1962–1996
Career Span
Best: +50.7 (1978 House)Worst: -5.8 (1962 Senate)
Career Margin Trend12 races
Career Timeline
124,319
Candidate Votes
63.4%
Vote %
196,082
Total Votes
+26.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+11.3
Race Score
+9.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+17.5
State Pres.