William G. Stratton
Republican
Governor candidate from Illinois
Governor
Electoral Grade
C-
-13.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 15% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+1.7
Avg Margin
1952–1960
Career Span
Best: +11.2 (1960 Governor)Worst: -5.2 (1952 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
2,070,479
Candidate Votes
44.3%
Vote %
4,674,187
Total Votes
+11.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-14.0
Race Score
-11.0
vs. State Pres.
D+0.2
State Pres.