Sheffield Nelson

Republican

Governor candidate from Arkansas

Governor
Electoral Grade
C
-15.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 22% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+17.3
Avg Margin
1990–1994
Career Span
Best: +19.7 (1994 Governor)Worst: 15.0 (1990 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019901994

Career Timeline

287,904
Candidate Votes
40.2%
Vote %
716,840
Total Votes
+19.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.9
Race Score
-1.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+17.7
State Pres.
Top opponent: Jim Guy TuckerDEM