Meldrim Jr. Thomson

Republican

Won 3 consecutive elections (1972–1976)

Governor

Electoral Grade

C-

-20.1 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 18% of candidates5 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

Races

3-2

W-L (60%)

+0.4

Avg Margin

1972–1980

Career Span

Best: +18.3 (1980 Governor)Worst: -15.3 (1976 Governor)

Career Margin Trend5 races

156,178

Candidate Votes

40.7%

Vote %

384,031

Total Votes

+18.3%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-44.7

Race Score

-47.7

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-29.4

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: Hugh J GallenDEM