John L. Bates
Republican
Governor candidate from Massachusetts
Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-18.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 9% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-3.5
Avg Margin
1902–1904
Career Span
Best: +8.0 (1904 Governor)Worst: -9.3 (1902 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
198,681
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
450,107
Total Votes
+8.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-31.7
Race Score
-28.7
vs. State Pres.
D-20.7
State Pres.