Richard W Riley
Democratic
Undefeated: 3-0 career record
GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
A-
+27.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 82% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
3-0
W-L (100%)
+24.6
Avg Margin
1968–1982
Career Span
Best: +39.6 (1982 Governor)Worst: 10.7 (1968 State Senate)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
468,819
Candidate Votes
69.8%
Vote %
671,625
Total Votes
+39.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+44.1
Race Score
+41.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-1.5
State Pres.