James S. Erwin
Republican
Governor candidate from Maine
Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-13.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 12% 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%)
+6.7
Avg Margin
1970–1974
Career Span
Best: +13.2 (1974 Governor)Worst: 0.3 (1970 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
84,176
Candidate Votes
23.1%
Vote %
363,945
Total Votes
+13.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-25.1
Race Score
-25.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.9
State Pres.