Frank F. Merriam
Republican
Governor candidate from California
Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+26.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 92% 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%)
-1.4
Avg Margin
1934–1938
Career Span
Best: +8.3 (1938 Governor)Worst: -11.1 (1934 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,171,019
Candidate Votes
44.2%
Vote %
2,651,463
Total Votes
+8.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+14.4
Race Score
+17.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+25.7
State Pres.