Alfred Emanuel Smith

Democratic

Won 3 consecutive elections (1922–1926)

Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+26.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 92% of candidates5 graded races

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

5
Races
4-1
W-L (80%)
+5.4
Avg Margin
1918–1926
Career Span
Best: +15.2 (1922 Governor)Worst: -2.6 (1920 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

Even19181920192219241926

Career Timeline

1,523,813
Candidate Votes
52.3%
Vote %
2,913,776
Total Votes
+8.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.0
Race Score
+23.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-14.5
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Ogden L. MillsREP