William G. Milliken
Republican
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-2.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 37% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
-6.5
Avg Margin
1970–1978
Career Span
Best: +-1.7 (1970 Governor)Worst: -13.6 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
1,628,485
Candidate Votes
56.8%
Vote %
2,867,212
Total Votes
-13.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.7
Race Score
+7.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-5.9
State Pres.