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      Home›Candidates›William A. Gaston

      William A. Gaston

      Democratic

      4 races across Governor, Senate

      GovernorUS Senate
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +17.2 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 83% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      0-4
      W-L (0%)
      -9.4
      Avg Margin
      1902–1926
      Career Span
      Best: +-0.8 (1922 Senate)Worst: -18.5 (1926 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      Even1902190319221926

      Career Timeline

      1926 GovernorMassachusetts
      407,389
      Candidate Votes
      40.3%
      Vote %
      1,012,166
      Total Votes
      -18.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +2.6
      Race Score
      -0.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-18.2
      State Pres.
      vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
      Top opponent: Alvan T. FullerREP
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