John W. Bricker
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1942–1952)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+10.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 58% of candidates7 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
4-3
W-L (57%)
-5.6
Avg Margin
1936–1958
Career Span
Best: +4.9 (1958 Senate)Worst: -14.7 (1946 Senate)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
1,497,199
Candidate Votes
47.5%
Vote %
3,149,410
Total Votes
+4.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-24.1
Race Score
-27.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-22.2
State Pres.