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      Home›Candidates›Pierre S. IV Du Pont

      Pierre S. IV Du Pont

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +31.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 85% 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%)
      -28.3
      Avg Margin
      1976–1980
      Career Span
      Best: +-14.4 (1976 Governor)Worst: -42.1 (1980 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019761980

      Career Timeline

      1980 GovernorDelaware
      159,004
      Candidate Votes
      70.6%
      Vote %
      225,081
      Total Votes
      -42.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +42.8
      Race Score
      +39.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-2.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: William J GordyDEM
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