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      Home›Candidates›Charles D. Baker

      Charles D. Baker

      Republican

      Governor candidate from Massachusetts

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A+
      +36.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 97% of candidates3 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      -9.6
      Avg Margin
      2010–2018
      Career Span
      Best: +6.4 (2010 Governor)Worst: -33.5 (2018 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20201020142018

      Career Timeline

      2018 GovernorMassachusetts
      1,781,341
      Candidate Votes
      66.6%
      Vote %
      2,674,615
      Total Votes
      -33.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +60.9
      Race Score
      +63.9
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+30.4
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Jay GonzalezDEM
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