James E. Watson

Republican

4 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C
-5.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 26% of candidates5 graded races

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

4
Races
2-2
W-L (50%)
+0.2
Avg Margin
1908–1932
Career Span
Best: +13.3 (1932 Senate)Worst: -13.4 (1920 Senate)

Career Margin Trend4 races

R+10EvenD+101908192019261932

Career Timeline

661,750
Candidate Votes
42.3%
Vote %
1,565,750
Total Votes
+13.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-3.1
Race Score
-0.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+13.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Frederick Van NuysDEM