William P. Clements
Republican
Governor candidate from Texas
Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-11.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 25% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-0.0
Avg Margin
1978–1986
Career Span
Best: +7.3 (1982 Governor)Worst: -6.7 (1986 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
1,813,779
Candidate Votes
52.7%
Vote %
3,441,460
Total Votes
-6.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-20.8
Race Score
-20.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-27.5
State Pres.