Lewis W. Bicknell

Democratic

Governor candidate from South Dakota

Governor

Electoral Grade

C+

-1.8 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 39% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

0-2

W-L (0%)

-16.6

Avg Margin

1940–1942

Career Span

Best: +-10.3 (1940 Governor)Worst: -23.0 (1942 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

68,706

Candidate Votes

38.5%

Vote %

178,492

Total Votes

-23.0%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-8.2

Race Score

-8.2

vs. State Pres.

D-14.8

State Pres.