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      Home›Candidates›John Jr. Anderson

      John Jr. Anderson

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -13.0 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 15% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      -9.8
      Avg Margin
      1960–1962
      Career Span
      Best: +-7.8 (1962 Governor)Worst: -11.8 (1960 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019601962

      Career Timeline

      1962 GovernorKansas
      341,257
      Candidate Votes
      53.4%
      Vote %
      638,798
      Total Votes
      -7.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -16.5
      Race Score
      -13.5
      vs. State Pres.
      D-21.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Dale E. SaffelsDEM
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