G. Mennen Williams
Democratic
Won 6 consecutive elections (1948–1958)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+5.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates7 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
+3.4
Avg Margin
1948–1966
Career Span
Best: +11.6 (1954 Governor)Worst: -12.1 (1966 Senate)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
1,069,484
Candidate Votes
43.8%
Vote %
2,439,365
Total Votes
-12.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-32.2
Race Score
-32.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+20.2
State Pres.