Ella T. Grasso
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+31.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 86% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+18.4
Avg Margin
1974–1978
Career Span
Best: +18.4 (1974 Governor)Worst: 18.4 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
613,109
Candidate Votes
59.1%
Vote %
1,036,608
Total Votes
+18.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+26.6
Race Score
+23.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.2
State Pres.