Richard F Celeste
Democratic
Governor candidate from Ohio
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+23.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 78% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+13.3
Avg Margin
1978–1986
Career Span
Best: +21.2 (1986 Governor)Worst: -1.7 (1978 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
1,858,372
Candidate Votes
60.6%
Vote %
3,066,611
Total Votes
+21.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+43.0
Race Score
+40.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-18.8
State Pres.