Deforest Richards
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+2.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 52% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-11.7
Avg Margin
1898–1902
Career Span
Best: +-7.0 (1898 Governor)Worst: -16.3 (1902 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
14,483
Candidate Votes
57.8%
Vote %
25,052
Total Votes
-16.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.2
Race Score
-1.2
vs. State Pres.
D-17.5
State Pres.