Vail Pittman

Democratic

Governor candidate from Nevada

Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates3 graded races

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

3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
-2.2
Avg Margin
1946–1954
Career Span
Best: +14.8 (1946 Governor)Worst: -15.3 (1950 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

Even194619501954

Career Timeline

36,797
Candidate Votes
46.9%
Vote %
78,462
Total Votes
-6.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+16.2
Race Score
+13.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-19.4
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Charles H. RussellREP