John M. Thayer
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-3.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 35% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-13.2
Avg Margin
1886–1888
Career Span
Best: +-9.2 (1888 Governor)Worst: -17.3 (1886 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
103,982
Candidate Votes
51.3%
Vote %
202,864
Total Votes
-9.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-7.6
Race Score
-4.6
vs. State Pres.
D-13.8
State Pres.