Edmund S. Muskie

Democratic

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
A+
+49.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 99% 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%)
+13.7
Avg Margin
1954–1956
Career Span
Best: +18.3 (1956 Governor)Worst: 9.0 (1954 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even19541956

Career Timeline

180,254
Candidate Votes
59.2%
Vote %
304,649
Total Votes
+18.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+57.1
Race Score
+60.1
vs. State Pres.
D-41.7
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Willis A. Jr. TraftonREP