Goodwin Knight
Republican
2 races across Senate, Governor
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C-
-9.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 19% 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%)
+0.2
Avg Margin
1954–1958
Career Span
Best: +14.1 (1958 Senate)Worst: -13.7 (1954 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
2,204,337
Candidate Votes
42.9%
Vote %
5,135,221
Total Votes
+14.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.9
Race Score
-19.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.8
State Pres.