Chet Culver

Democratic

Governor candidate from Iowa

Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-7.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 22% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+0.0
Avg Margin
2006–2010
Career Span
Best: +9.7 (2006 Governor)Worst: -9.6 (2010 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1020062010

Career Timeline

484,798
Candidate Votes
43.2%
Vote %
1,122,013
Total Votes
-9.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-20.3
Race Score
-17.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+7.7
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Terry Edward BranstadREP