Ralph Herseth
Democratic
Governor candidate from South Dakota
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+3.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 54% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
1-3
W-L (25%)
-4.9
Avg Margin
1956–1962
Career Span
Best: +2.8 (1958 Governor)Worst: -12.2 (1962 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
112,438
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
256,120
Total Votes
-12.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-12.6
Race Score
-9.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.6
State Pres.