C. Elmer Anderson

Republican

Governor candidate from Minnesota

Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-10.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 20% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.7
Avg Margin
1952–1954
Career Span
Best: +5.9 (1954 Governor)Worst: -11.3 (1952 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019521954

Career Timeline

538,865
Candidate Votes
46.8%
Vote %
1,151,417
Total Votes
+5.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-20.1
Race Score
-17.1
vs. State Pres.
D-11.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Orville L. FreemanDEM