Richard A. Snelling
Republican
Won 4 consecutive elections (1976–1982)
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
B-
+0.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 43% of candidates7 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
5-2
W-L (71%)
-5.2
Avg Margin
1966–1990
Career Span
Best: +28.7 (1986 Senate)Worst: -28.7 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
109,540
Candidate Votes
51.8%
Vote %
211,422
Total Votes
-5.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+11.9
Race Score
+11.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+6.1
State Pres.