John E. Davis
Republican
Governor candidate from North Dakota
Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-7.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 22% of candidates4 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%)
-7.0
Avg Margin
1956–1972
Career Span
Best: +2.1 (1972 Governor)Worst: -16.9 (1956 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
138,032
Candidate Votes
49.0%
Vote %
281,931
Total Votes
+2.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-18.1
Race Score
-18.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.1
State Pres.