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      Home›Candidates›Clarence J Brown

      Clarence J Brown

      Republican

      Won 3 consecutive elections (1976–1980)

      GovernorUS House
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +14.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 65% of candidates3 graded races

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

      4
      Races
      3-1
      W-L (75%)
      -40.4
      Avg Margin
      1976–1982
      Career Span
      Best: +20.2 (1982 Governor)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+601976197819801982

      Career Timeline

      1982 GovernorOhio
      1,303,962
      Candidate Votes
      38.9%
      Vote %
      3,356,791
      Total Votes
      +20.2%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -30.8
      Race Score
      -30.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-10.6
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Richard F CelesteDEM
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