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      Home›Candidates›Joseph W. Fifer

      Joseph W. Fifer

      Republican

      Governor candidate from Illinois

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -1.9 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 39% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      1-1
      W-L (50%)
      +0.5
      Avg Margin
      1888–1892
      Career Span
      Best: +2.6 (1892 Governor)Worst: -1.7 (1888 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1018881892

      Career Timeline

      1892 GovernorIllinois
      402,666
      Candidate Votes
      46.1%
      Vote %
      873,075
      Total Votes
      +2.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -2.5
      Race Score
      +0.5
      vs. State Pres.
      D+3.1
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: John P. AltgeldDEM
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