John A. Burns
Democratic
Governor candidate from Hawaii
Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-9.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 19% of candidates4 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%)
+8.8
Avg Margin
1959–1970
Career Span
Best: +15.3 (1970 Governor)Worst: 2.9 (1966 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
137,812
Candidate Votes
57.6%
Vote %
239,061
Total Votes
+15.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.2
Race Score
+17.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.9
State Pres.