George Nigh

Democratic

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+29.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 83% 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%)
+14.5
Avg Margin
1978–1982
Career Span
Best: +24.4 (1982 Governor)Worst: 4.5 (1978 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019781982

Career Timeline

548,159
Candidate Votes
62.1%
Vote %
883,130
Total Votes
+24.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+53.0
Race Score
+50.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-25.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Tom DaxonREP