Paul D. Bagwell

Republican

Governor candidate from Michigan

Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-8.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 29% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+3.8
Avg Margin
1958–1960
Career Span
Best: +6.4 (1958 Governor)Worst: 1.3 (1960 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019581960

Career Timeline

1,602,022
Candidate Votes
49.2%
Vote %
3,255,991
Total Votes
+1.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+0.7
Race Score
+0.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+2.0
State Pres.
Top opponent: John B. SwainsonDEM