Alva Adams
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1886–1904)
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+5.6
Avg Margin
1884–1906
Career Span
Best: +33.5 (1896 Governor)Worst: -8.9 (1906 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
74,416
Candidate Votes
36.6%
Vote %
203,134
Total Votes
-8.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-5.4
Race Score
-2.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-6.5
State Pres.