William H. Burke
Democratic
Governor candidate from Kansas
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+7.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 53% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
-7.5
Avg Margin
1940–1942
Career Span
Best: +-0.1 (1940 Governor)Worst: -14.9 (1942 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
212,071
Candidate Votes
41.8%
Vote %
507,929
Total Votes
-14.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-0.5
Race Score
-0.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-14.5
State Pres.