Ann Richards
Democratic
Governor candidate from Texas
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+7.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 53% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.5
Avg Margin
1990–1994
Career Span
Best: +2.5 (1990 Governor)Worst: -7.6 (1994 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
2,016,928
Candidate Votes
45.9%
Vote %
4,396,242
Total Votes
-7.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.1
Race Score
-4.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-3.5
State Pres.