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Leroy Collins

2 races across Senate, Governor in Florida, 1W-1L

Democratic
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+17.8
Avg Margin
1956–1968
Career Span
Best: +47.4 (1956 Governor)Worst: -11.8 (1968 Senate)
50%
Win Rate
+35.6
Avg Overperformance
12 yrs
Career Span
1.6M
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Governor
Senate
R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401956: D+47.4 - Click to view1968: R+11.8 - Click to view19561968

Career Timeline

1968 US SenateFlorida
892,637
Candidate Votes
44.1%
Vote %
2,024,136
Total Votes
-11.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+15.1
Race Score
+15.1
vs. State Pres.
D-26.9
State Pres.
Top opponent: Edward J GurneyREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Edward J GurneyREP
0-11968 Senate(-11.8)
William A. Jr. WashburnREP
1-01956 Governor(+47.4)
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