Lincoln C. Almond
Republican
Governor candidate from Rhode Island
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+15.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 66% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+6.5
Avg Margin
1978–1998
Career Span
Best: +32.1 (1978 Governor)Worst: -8.8 (1998 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
156,180
Candidate Votes
51.0%
Vote %
306,383
Total Votes
-8.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+44.7
Race Score
+41.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+32.9
State Pres.