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William P. Thompson

Lost the 1890 Governor race in Maine

Democratic
Governor
Electoral Grade
Requires 3+ graded races
1
Races
0-1
W-L (0%)
-16.6
Avg Margin
1890
Career Span
Best: +-16.6 (1890 Governor)Worst: -16.6 (1890 Governor)
0%
Win Rate
-1.1
Avg Overperformance
45K
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

Boundary scope

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Career Timeline

45,370
Candidate Votes
39.8%
Vote %
113,919
Total Votes
-16.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+1.9
Race Score
-1.1
vs. State Pres.
D-15.5
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: Edwin C. BurleighREP

Geographic Performance

1 races with county data

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