William F. Knowland
Republican
2 races across Governor, Senate
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 30% 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%)
+4.8
Avg Margin
1946–1958
Career Span
Best: +19.6 (1958 Governor)Worst: -9.9 (1946 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
2,110,911
Candidate Votes
40.2%
Vote %
5,255,777
Total Votes
+19.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-25.4
Race Score
-25.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.8
State Pres.