John F. Jr. Simms
Democratic
Governor candidate from New Mexico
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% 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%)
+3.4
Avg Margin
1954–1956
Career Span
Best: +10.6 (1954 Governor)Worst: -3.8 (1956 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
105,436
Candidate Votes
41.9%
Vote %
251,751
Total Votes
-3.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+9.4
Race Score
+12.4
vs. State Pres.
D-16.3
State Pres.