John J. Gilligan

Democratic

3 races across Governor, Senate

GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
B+
+12.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 77% of candidates3 graded races

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

3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
+2.4
Avg Margin
1968–1974
Career Span
Best: +10.8 (1970 Governor)Worst: -3.1 (1968 Senate)

Career Margin Trend3 races

R+10EvenD+10196819701974

Career Timeline

1,482,191
Candidate Votes
48.3%
Vote %
3,072,010
Total Votes
-0.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+7.3
Race Score
+10.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-10.6
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: James A. RhodesREP