William W. Scranton
Republican
Governor candidate from Pennsylvania
Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+1.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 51% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-4.4
Avg Margin
1962–1986
Career Span
Best: +2.3 (1986 Governor)Worst: -11.1 (1962 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,638,268
Candidate Votes
48.4%
Vote %
3,388,275
Total Votes
+2.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-9.7
Race Score
-9.7
vs. State Pres.
D-7.4
State Pres.