C. William O'Neill

Republican

Governor candidate from Ohio

Governor

Electoral Grade

-16.8 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 9% of candidates2 graded races

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

Races

1-1

W-L (50%)

+0.9

Avg Margin

1956–1958

Career Span

Best: +13.8 (1958 Governor)Worst: -12.1 (1956 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

1,414,874

Candidate Votes

43.1%

Vote %

3,284,134

Total Votes

+13.8%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-31.2

Race Score

-28.2

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-14.4

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)