William J. Otjen

Republican

2 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B-
+5.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 51% 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%)
+7.9
Avg Margin
1942–1944
Career Span
Best: +11.6 (1944 Senate)Worst: 4.3 (1942 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019421944

Career Timeline

309,222
Candidate Votes
44.0%
Vote %
702,394
Total Votes
+11.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-0.3
Race Score
-0.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+11.4
State Pres.
Top opponent: Elmer ThomasDEM