Edwin L. Mechem
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1956–1960)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C
-4.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 28% of candidates8 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
5-3
W-L (63%)
+0.8
Avg Margin
1950–1964
Career Span
Best: +11.8 (1954 Senate)Worst: -8.0 (1952 Governor)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
147,562
Candidate Votes
45.3%
Vote %
325,771
Total Votes
+9.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-6.2
Race Score
-6.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+3.3
State Pres.