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      Home›Candidates›Nikki Haley

      Nikki Haley

      Republican

      Undefeated: 4-0 career record

      GovernorState House
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +1.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 43% of candidates2 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      4-0
      W-L (100%)
      -54.7
      Avg Margin
      2004–2014
      Career Span
      Best: +-4.5 (2010 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (2006 State House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+602004200620102014

      Career Timeline

      2014 GovernorSouth Carolina
      696,645
      Candidate Votes
      55.9%
      Vote %
      1,246,301
      Total Votes
      -14.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +7.0
      Race Score
      +4.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-10.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Vincent SheheenDEM
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