James A Courter
Republican
Won 6 consecutive elections (1978–1988)
GovernorUS House
Electoral Grade
B
+9.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 57% of candidates7 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
7
Races
6-1
W-L (86%)
-22.3
Avg Margin
1978–1989
Career Span
Best: +24.0 (1989 Governor)Worst: -45.3 (1980 House)
Career Margin Trend7 races
Career Timeline
838,553
Candidate Votes
37.2%
Vote %
2,253,800
Total Votes
+24.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-37.7
Race Score
-37.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.6
State Pres.