Glenn Poshard

Democratic

Won 7 consecutive elections (1984–1996)

GovernorUS HouseState Senate
Electoral Grade
B
+11.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 61% of candidates5 graded races

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

8
Races
7-1
W-L (88%)
+31.5
Avg Margin
1984–1998
Career Span
Best: +83.7 (1990 House)Worst: -3.6 (1998 Governor)

Career Margin Trend8 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019841986198819901992199419961998

Career Timeline

1,594,191
Candidate Votes
47.5%
Vote %
3,358,705
Total Votes
-3.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-21.1
Race Score
-21.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+17.5
State Pres.
Top opponent: George H. RyanREP