Arthur A Link
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1968–1976)
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
A
+22.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 0% of candidates3 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%)
-0.1
Avg Margin
1968–1980
Career Span
Best: +5.0 (1976 Governor)Worst: -7.2 (1980 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
140,391
Candidate Votes
46.4%
Vote %
302,621
Total Votes
-7.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+24.3
Race Score
+27.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-34.5
State Pres.