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      Home›Candidates›Lawrence W. Wetherby

      Lawrence W. Wetherby

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Kentucky

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -1.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 39% of candidates2 graded races

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

      1
      Races
      1-0
      W-L (100%)
      +9.2
      Avg Margin
      1951
      Career Span
      Best: +9.2 (1951 Governor)Worst: 9.2 (1951 Governor)

      Career Timeline

      1951 GovernorKentucky
      346,345
      Candidate Votes
      54.6%
      Vote %
      634,359
      Total Votes
      +9.2%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -6.1
      Race Score
      -6.1
      vs. State Pres.
      D+15.3
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Eugene SilerREP
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