Bruce Babbitt

Democratic

Undefeated: 2-0 career record

Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+44.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 95% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+18.9
Avg Margin
1978–1982
Career Span
Best: +30.0 (1982 Governor)Worst: 7.7 (1978 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+20EvenD+2019781982

Career Timeline

453,795
Candidate Votes
62.5%
Vote %
726,364
Total Votes
+30.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+65.4
Race Score
+62.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-32.4
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Leo CorbetREP