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      Home›Candidates›David S. Jr. Baker

      David S. Jr. Baker

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Rhode Island

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -2.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 38% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      1-1
      W-L (50%)
      -5.7
      Avg Margin
      1893–1894
      Career Span
      Best: +0.4 (1893 Governor)Worst: -11.9 (1894 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1018931894

      Career Timeline

      1894 GovernorRhode Island
      22,650
      Candidate Votes
      41.3%
      Vote %
      54,863
      Total Votes
      -11.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -9.9
      Race Score
      -6.9
      vs. State Pres.
      D-5.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: D. Russell BrownREP
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