Thomas J Ridge

Republican

Undefeated: 8-0 career record

GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
A
+33.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 87% of candidates7 graded races

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

8
Races
8-0
W-L (100%)
-39.9
Avg Margin
1982–1998
Career Span
Best: +-0.5 (1982 House)Worst: -100.0 (1990 House)

Career Margin Trend8 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019821984198619881990199219941998

Career Timeline

1,736,844
Candidate Votes
57.4%
Vote %
3,024,941
Total Votes
-26.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+38.6
Race Score
+35.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+9.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ivan ItkinDEM