Culbert L. Olson
Democratic
Governor candidate from California
Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-23.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 4% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-3.5
Avg Margin
1938–1942
Career Span
Best: +8.3 (1938 Governor)Worst: -15.3 (1942 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
932,995
Candidate Votes
41.8%
Vote %
2,234,490
Total Votes
-15.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-33.1
Race Score
-30.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+14.8
State Pres.