Samuel M. Ralston
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+9.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 57% 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%)
+12.0
Avg Margin
1912–1922
Career Span
Best: +20.9 (1912 Governor)Worst: 3.1 (1922 Senate)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
558,169
Candidate Votes
50.9%
Vote %
1,097,362
Total Votes
+3.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+17.7
Race Score
+17.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-14.6
State Pres.