Matt G. Bevin

Republican

Governor candidate from Kentucky

Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-24.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 3% 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%)
-4.2
Avg Margin
2015–2019
Career Span
Best: +0.4 (2019 Governor)Worst: -8.7 (2015 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1020152019

Career Timeline

704,078
Candidate Votes
48.7%
Vote %
1,445,873
Total Votes
+0.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-31.3
Race Score
-28.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-27.9
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Andy BeshearDEM