Earl Nelson
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+44.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+24.1
Avg Margin
1990–1994
Career Span
Best: +47.5 (1994 Governor)Worst: 0.7 (1990 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
423,270
Candidate Votes
73.0%
Vote %
579,561
Total Votes
+47.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+67.6
Race Score
+64.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-17.2
State Pres.