Gaston Caperton
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+8.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+18.6
Avg Margin
1988–1992
Career Span
Best: +19.5 (1992 Governor)Worst: 17.7 (1988 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
368,302
Candidate Votes
56.0%
Vote %
657,193
Total Votes
+19.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+3.4
Race Score
+6.4
vs. State Pres.
D+13.0
State Pres.