William A. O'Neill
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+29.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 92% 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%)
+12.1
Avg Margin
1982–1986
Career Span
Best: +16.8 (1986 Governor)Worst: 7.4 (1982 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
575,638
Candidate Votes
57.9%
Vote %
993,692
Total Votes
+16.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+41.7
Race Score
+38.7
vs. State Pres.
D-21.9
State Pres.