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      Home›Candidates›George T. Mickelson

      George T. Mickelson

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +16.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 82% 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%)
      -28.2
      Avg Margin
      1946–1948
      Career Span
      Best: +-22.2 (1948 Governor)Worst: -34.3 (1946 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+20EvenD+2019461948

      Career Timeline

      1948 GovernorSouth Dakota
      149,883
      Candidate Votes
      61.1%
      Vote %
      245,372
      Total Votes
      -22.2%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +14.4
      Race Score
      +17.4
      vs. State Pres.
      D-4.8
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Harold J. VolzDEM
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