James E. Folsom
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+62.0
Avg Margin
1946–1954
Career Span
Best: +77.3 (1946 Governor)Worst: 46.8 (1954 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
244,401
Candidate Votes
73.4%
Vote %
333,090
Total Votes
+46.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.2
Race Score
+17.2
vs. State Pres.
D+29.5
State Pres.