Nels H. Smith
Republican
Governor candidate from Wyoming
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+24.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 79% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-8.5
Avg Margin
1938–1942
Career Span
Best: +2.6 (1942 Governor)Worst: -19.6 (1938 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
37,568
Candidate Votes
48.7%
Vote %
77,167
Total Votes
+2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+6.3
Race Score
+3.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+5.9
State Pres.