Milward Simpson

Republican

3 races across Governor, Senate

GovernorUS Senate

Electoral Grade

C-

-9.4 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 19% of candidates4 graded races

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

Races

1-2

W-L (33%)

+6.3

Avg Margin

1940–1958

Career Span

Best: +17.5 (1940 Senate)Worst: -1.0 (1954 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

52,488

Candidate Votes

46.6%

Vote %

112,537

Total Votes

+2.3%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-20.4

Race Score

-17.4

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-15.1

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: John J. HickeyDEM