Howard Wolpe
Democratic
Won 7 consecutive elections (1978–1990)
GovernorUS HouseState House
Electoral Grade
B+
+15.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 66% of candidates9 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
10
Races
8-2
W-L (80%)
+8.4
Avg Margin
1974–1994
Career Span
Best: +30.6 (1974 State House)Worst: -23.0 (1994 Governor)
Career Margin Trend10 races
Career Timeline
1,188,438
Candidate Votes
38.5%
Vote %
3,089,077
Total Votes
-23.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-30.4
Race Score
-30.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+7.4
State Pres.