John Marshall Burris

Republican

4 races across Governor, Senate, State House

GovernorUS SenateState House

Electoral Grade

C-

-23.3 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 15% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

2-2

W-L (50%)

-17.4

Avg Margin

1976–2000

Career Span

Best: +20.2 (1984 Senate)Worst: -100.0 (1980 State House)

Career Margin Trend4 races

128,603

Candidate Votes

39.7%

Vote %

323,688

Total Votes

+19.5%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-6.4

Race Score

-6.4

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+13.1

State Pres.

Top opponent: Ruth Ann MinnerDEM