Richard Thornburgh
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-1.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 39% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
-4.4
Avg Margin
1978–1982
Career Span
Best: +-2.7 (1982 Governor)Worst: -6.1 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,872,784
Candidate Votes
50.8%
Vote %
3,683,985
Total Votes
-2.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.4
Race Score
-4.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.1
State Pres.