William R. Merriam
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-10.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 18% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-5.1
Avg Margin
1888–1890
Career Span
Best: +-0.9 (1890 Governor)Worst: -9.2 (1888 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
88,111
Candidate Votes
36.6%
Vote %
240,892
Total Votes
-0.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-16.5
Race Score
-13.5
vs. State Pres.
D-14.5
State Pres.