William D. Schaefer
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A+
+47.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 96% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+42.1
Avg Margin
1986–1990
Career Span
Best: +64.7 (1986 Governor)Worst: 19.5 (1990 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
664,015
Candidate Votes
59.8%
Vote %
1,111,088
Total Votes
+19.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+25.4
Race Score
+22.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-2.9
State Pres.