Otis R. Bowen
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 34% 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%)
-14.3
Avg Margin
1972–1976
Career Span
Best: +-14.2 (1976 Governor)Worst: -14.3 (1972 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,236,555
Candidate Votes
56.8%
Vote %
2,175,324
Total Votes
-14.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+9.6
Race Score
+6.6
vs. State Pres.
D-7.6
State Pres.