George Deukmejian

Republican

Undefeated: 4-0 career record

GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 37% of candidates2 graded races

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

4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
-27.8
Avg Margin
1968–1986
Career Span
Best: +-1.2 (1982 Governor)Worst: -82.0 (1968 State Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601968197619821986

Career Timeline

4,506,601
Candidate Votes
60.5%
Vote %
7,443,485
Total Votes
-23.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+9.9
Race Score
+6.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Tom BradleyDEM