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      Home›Candidates›L. Ray Blanton

      L. Ray Blanton

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Tennessee

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      —
      Requires 2+ graded races
      1
      Races
      1-0
      W-L (100%)
      +11.7
      Avg Margin
      1974
      Career Span
      Best: +11.7 (1974 Governor)Worst: 11.7 (1974 Governor)

      Career Timeline

      1974 GovernorTennessee
      576,833
      Candidate Votes
      55.4%
      Vote %
      1,040,714
      Total Votes
      +11.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +49.6
      Race Score
      +49.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-38.0
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Lamar AlexanderREP
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