Bruce King
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1970–1990)
Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+4.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 50% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+1.4
Avg Margin
1970–1994
Career Span
Best: +9.4 (1990 Governor)Worst: -9.9 (1994 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
186,686
Candidate Votes
39.9%
Vote %
467,621
Total Votes
-9.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-15.5
Race Score
-18.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+8.6
State Pres.