Orville L. Freeman

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1954–1958)

Governor

Electoral Grade

B-

+3.0 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 52% of candidates5 graded races

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

Races

3-2

W-L (60%)

+2.2

Avg Margin

1952–1960

Career Span

Best: +14.4 (1958 Governor)Worst: -11.3 (1952 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

760,934

Candidate Votes

49.1%

Vote %

1,550,265

Total Votes

-1.5%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-19.1

Race Score

-16.1

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+14.6

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)