Clarence J Brown

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
B
+14.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 65% of candidates3 graded races

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

4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-40.4
Avg Margin
1976–1982
Career Span
Best: +20.2 (1982 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601976197819801982

Career Timeline

1,303,962
Candidate Votes
38.9%
Vote %
3,356,791
Total Votes
+20.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-30.8
Race Score
-30.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-10.6
State Pres.
Top opponent: Richard F CelesteDEM