Walter J. Sr. Kohler

Republican

Governor candidate from Wisconsin

Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+12.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 76% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.5
Avg Margin
1928–1932
Career Span
Best: +10.6 (1932 Governor)Worst: -15.5 (1928 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even19281932

Career Timeline

470,805
Candidate Votes
41.9%
Vote %
1,124,356
Total Votes
+10.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+18.7
Race Score
+21.7
vs. State Pres.
D+32.3
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Albert G. SchmedemanDEM