Winfield Dunn

Republican

Governor candidate from Tennessee

Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-21.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 5% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.3
Avg Margin
1970–1986
Career Span
Best: +8.5 (1986 Governor)Worst: -6.0 (1970 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019701986

Career Timeline

553,449
Candidate Votes
45.7%
Vote %
1,210,339
Total Votes
+8.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-24.8
Race Score
-24.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.
Top opponent: Ned R McWherterDEM