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      Home›Candidates›Sherman Adams

      Sherman Adams

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -5.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 26% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      -9.4
      Avg Margin
      1948–1950
      Career Span
      Best: +-4.9 (1948 Governor)Worst: -13.9 (1950 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019481950

      Career Timeline

      1950 GovernorNew Hampshire
      108,907
      Candidate Votes
      57.0%
      Vote %
      191,165
      Total Votes
      -13.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -2.9
      Race Score
      +0.1
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-13.8
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Robert P. BinghamDEM
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