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Edward F. Dunne

Democratic governor candidate from Illinois, 1W-1L (1912–1916)

Democratic
Governor
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+0.1
Avg Margin
1912–1916
Career Span
Best: +10.7 (1912 Governor)Worst: -10.6 (1916 Governor)
50%
Win Rate
+12.0
Avg Overperformance
4 yrs
Career Span
1000K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+101912: D+10.7 - Click to view1916: R+10.6 - Click to view19121916

Career Timeline

1916 GovernorIllinois
556,654
Candidate Votes
42.1%
Vote %
1,322,543
Total Votes
-10.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.2
Race Score
+15.2
vs. State Pres.
D-25.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Frank O. LowdenREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Frank O. LowdenREP
0-11916 Governor(-10.6)
OtherOTH
1-01912 Governor(+10.7)
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