Akashic EdgeAKASHIC EDGE
ElectionsCandidates
HistorianCartographer2026 ForecastArticlesAPIPricing

Latest Articles

    View all articles →

    Browse by Category

      Data Tools

      • Elections
      • Candidates
      • The Historian
      • The Cartographer
      • American Nations
      • States & Counties
      • Congressional Districts

      About

      Akashic HQ provides deep political data analysis covering 165 years of U.S. elections.

      • Data Sources & Methodology
      • Pricing
      • API Documentation
      • Contact

      © 2026 Akashic HQ. All rights reserved.

      Data: MIT Election Lab, VEST, Census Bureau
      Home›Candidates›Grant Sawyer

      Grant Sawyer

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Nevada

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +12.9 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 77% of candidates3 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      +16.4
      Avg Margin
      1958–1966
      Career Span
      Best: +33.7 (1962 Governor)Worst: -4.3 (1966 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20195819621966

      Career Timeline

      1966 GovernorNevada
      65,870
      Candidate Votes
      47.8%
      Vote %
      137,677
      Total Votes
      -4.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -11.8
      Race Score
      -8.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+4.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Paul LaxaltREP
      ← All candidates