Matthew E. Welsh
Democratic
Governor candidate from Indiana
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+15.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 66% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-6.6
Avg Margin
1960–1972
Career Span
Best: +1.1 (1960 Governor)Worst: -14.3 (1972 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
900,489
Candidate Votes
42.5%
Vote %
2,120,847
Total Votes
-14.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+18.5
Race Score
+18.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-32.8
State Pres.