John J. Cornwell
Democratic
Governor candidate from West Virginia
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-1.4
Avg Margin
1904–1916
Career Span
Best: +1.0 (1916 Governor)Worst: -3.8 (1904 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
143,324
Candidate Votes
50.5%
Vote %
283,882
Total Votes
+1.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.9
Race Score
+1.9
vs. State Pres.
D-0.9
State Pres.