James W. Dawes
Republican
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%)
-14.1
Avg Margin
1882–1884
Career Span
Best: +-11.4 (1884 Governor)Worst: -16.8 (1882 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
72,835
Candidate Votes
54.5%
Vote %
133,555
Total Votes
-11.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.9
Race Score
-3.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-15.3
State Pres.