Paul W. Eggers

Republican

Governor candidate from Texas

Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-24.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 3% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+10.6
Avg Margin
1968–1970
Career Span
Best: +14.0 (1968 Governor)Worst: 7.2 (1970 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019681970

Career Timeline

1,037,723
Candidate Votes
46.4%
Vote %
2,235,855
Total Votes
+7.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-20.0
Race Score
-23.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-15.8
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Preston W SmithDEM