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      Home›Candidates›John W. Davis

      John W. Davis

      Democratic

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1889–1891)

      PresidentGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +12.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 62% of candidates5 graded races

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

      53
      Races
      16-37
      W-L (30%)
      -10.1
      Avg Margin
      1887–1924
      Career Span
      Best: +94.3 (1924 President)Worst: -62.6 (1924 President)

      Career Margin Trend53 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60188719241924192419241924

      Career Timeline

      1924 PresidentWyoming
      12,868
      Candidate Votes
      16.1%
      Vote %
      79,900
      Total Votes
      -36.3%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Calvin CooldigeREP
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