Walter R. Peterson
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 36% 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%)
-3.5
Avg Margin
1968–1970
Career Span
Best: +-1.9 (1970 Governor)Worst: -5.1 (1968 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
102,298
Candidate Votes
46.0%
Vote %
222,441
Total Votes
-1.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.3
Race Score
-6.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-8.2
State Pres.