John R McKernan Jr.
Republican
Undefeated: 5-0 career record
GovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 37% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
-1.8
Avg Margin
1974–1990
Career Span
Best: +32.6 (1974 State House)Worst: -27.0 (1984 House)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
243,766
Candidate Votes
46.6%
Vote %
522,492
Total Votes
-2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-5.8
Race Score
-8.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.5
State Pres.