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      Home›Candidates›Kenneth M. Curtis

      Kenneth M. Curtis

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -6.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 24% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      +3.3
      Avg Margin
      1966–1970
      Career Span
      Best: +6.3 (1966 Governor)Worst: 0.3 (1970 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019661970

      Career Timeline

      1970 GovernorMaine
      163,138
      Candidate Votes
      50.1%
      Vote %
      325,386
      Total Votes
      +0.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +2.4
      Race Score
      +5.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-5.1
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: James S. ErwinREP
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