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      Home›Candidates›Tom Bradley

      Tom Bradley

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from California

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +4.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 58% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      -12.2
      Avg Margin
      1982–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +-1.2 (1982 Governor)Worst: -23.2 (1986 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+20EvenD+2019821986

      Career Timeline

      1986 GovernorCalifornia
      2,781,714
      Candidate Votes
      37.4%
      Vote %
      7,443,485
      Total Votes
      -23.2%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -6.9
      Race Score
      -6.9
      vs. State Pres.
      D-16.2
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: George DeukmejianREP
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