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      Home›Candidates›George H.W. Bush

      George H.W. Bush

      Republican

      Won 8 consecutive elections (1988–1988)

      PresidentState SenateUS HouseUS Senate
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +4.2 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 57% of candidates2 graded races

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

      104
      Races
      56-48
      W-L (54%)
      -1.5
      Avg Margin
      1964–1992
      Career Span
      Best: +75.5 (1992 President)Worst: -34.2 (1988 President)

      Career Margin Trend104 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60196419881988199219921992

      Career Timeline

      1992 PresidentMontana
      144,207
      Candidate Votes
      35.1%
      Vote %
      410,583
      Total Votes
      +2.5%
      Margin
      Top opponent: Bill ClintonDEM
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