John A. Volpe

Republican

Governor candidate from Massachusetts

Governor

Electoral Grade

A+

+44.9 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 99% of candidates4 graded races

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

Races

3-1

W-L (75%)

-8.0

Avg Margin

1960–1966

Career Span

Best: +0.3 (1962 Governor)Worst: -25.7 (1966 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

1,277,358

Candidate Votes

62.6%

Vote %

2,041,177

Total Votes

-25.7%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+64.1

Race Score

+67.1

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+41.4

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)