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      Home›Candidates›Walter W. Bacon

      Walter W. Bacon

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +12.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 75% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      -4.1
      Avg Margin
      1940–1944
      Career Span
      Best: +-1.3 (1944 Governor)Worst: -7.0 (1940 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019401944

      Career Timeline

      1944 GovernorDelaware
      63,829
      Candidate Votes
      50.5%
      Vote %
      126,355
      Total Votes
      -1.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +7.4
      Race Score
      +10.4
      vs. State Pres.
      D+9.1
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Isaac J. MacCollumDEM
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