Craig Benson
Republican
Governor candidate from New Hampshire
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+10.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 59% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-9.1
Avg Margin
2002–2004
Career Span
Best: +2.1 (2004 Governor)Worst: -20.4 (2002 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
325,981
Candidate Votes
48.9%
Vote %
667,020
Total Votes
+2.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+2.2
Race Score
-0.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+1.4
State Pres.