Arthur Capper

Republican

Won 7 consecutive elections (1914–1942)

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+7.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 65% of candidates8 graded races

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

8
Races
7-1
W-L (88%)
-19.1
Avg Margin
1912–1942
Career Span
Best: +0.0 (1912 Governor)Worst: -44.9 (1924 Senate)

Career Margin Trend8 races

R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019121914191619181924193019361942

Career Timeline

284,059
Candidate Votes
57.1%
Vote %
497,359
Total Votes
-16.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.0
Race Score
-1.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-17.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: George McGillDEM