James A. Rhodes

Republican

Won 4 consecutive elections (1962–1978)

Governor

Electoral Grade

C+

-1.0 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 39% of candidates6 graded races

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

Races

4-2

W-L (67%)

-2.5

Avg Margin

1954–1986

Career Span

Best: +21.2 (1986 Governor)Worst: -24.4 (1966 Governor)

Career Margin Trend6 races

1,207,264

Candidate Votes

39.4%

Vote %

3,066,611

Total Votes

+21.2%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-33.0

Race Score

-36.0

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-14.8

State Pres.

vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)