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      Home›Candidates›Arch A. Jr. Moore

      Arch A. Jr. Moore

      Republican

      Governor candidate from West Virginia

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -4.5 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 34% of candidates5 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      5
      Races
      3-2
      W-L (60%)
      +1.8
      Avg Margin
      1968–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +17.7 (1988 Governor)Worst: -9.5 (1972 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      Even19681972198019841988

      Career Timeline

      1988 GovernorWest Virginia
      267,172
      Candidate Votes
      41.1%
      Vote %
      649,593
      Total Votes
      +17.7%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -10.0
      Race Score
      -13.0
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+4.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Gaston CapertonDEM
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