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      Home›Candidates›Rudy Perpich

      Rudy Perpich

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Minnesota

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +0.8 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 43% of candidates4 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      2-2
      W-L (50%)
      +5.3
      Avg Margin
      1978–1990
      Career Span
      Best: +18.6 (1982 Governor)Worst: -7.0 (1978 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      Even1978198219861990

      Career Timeline

      1990 GovernorMinnesota
      836,218
      Candidate Votes
      46.3%
      Vote %
      1,806,777
      Total Votes
      -3.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -7.3
      Race Score
      -10.3
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+7.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Arne CarlsonREP
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