C. Ben Ross

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1930–1934)

GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
D
-15.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 10% of candidates6 graded races

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

6
Races
3-3
W-L (50%)
-1.8
Avg Margin
1928–1938
Career Span
Best: +25.3 (1932 Governor)Worst: -26.7 (1936 Senate)

Career Margin Trend6 races

R+20EvenD+20192819301932193419361938

Career Timeline

77,697
Candidate Votes
41.9%
Vote %
185,459
Total Votes
-15.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-37.8
Race Score
-34.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+19.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: C. A. BottolfsenREP