Claude R. Jr. Kirk
Republican
Governor candidate from Florida
Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-18.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 7% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.7
Avg Margin
1966–1970
Career Span
Best: +13.8 (1970 Governor)Worst: -10.3 (1966 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
746,243
Candidate Votes
43.1%
Vote %
1,730,813
Total Votes
+13.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-43.6
Race Score
-40.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-26.9
State Pres.