Steven L Beshear

Democratic

Undefeated: 4-0 career record

GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
A
+38.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 91% of candidates2 graded races

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

4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+36.8
Avg Margin
1973–2011
Career Span
Best: +85.2 (1977 State House)Worst: 17.4 (2007 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601973197720072011

Career Timeline

464,245
Candidate Votes
55.7%
Vote %
833,139
Total Votes
+20.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+39.7
Race Score
+36.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: David Lynn WilliamsREP