Carl W Thompson
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1968–1980)
State SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C+
+0.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 0% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+11.2
Avg Margin
1948–1980
Career Span
Best: +44.3 (1976 State Senate)Worst: -10.0 (1948 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
40,055
Candidate Votes
57.8%
Vote %
69,282
Total Votes
+15.6%
Margin