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      Home›Candidates›Jacob A.O. Preus

      Jacob A.O. Preus

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -11.2 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 15% 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%)
      -38.1
      Avg Margin
      1920–1922
      Career Span
      Best: +-33.5 (1922 Governor)Worst: -42.7 (1920 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+4019201922

      Career Timeline

      1922 GovernorMinnesota
      309,756
      Candidate Votes
      45.2%
      Vote %
      685,138
      Total Votes
      -33.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -17.2
      Race Score
      -14.2
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-47.8
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: OtherOTH
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