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      Home›Candidates›James M. Curley

      James M. Curley

      Democratic

      4 races across Governor, Senate

      GovernorUS Senate
      Electoral Grade
      C+
      -1.2 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 39% of candidates4 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      4
      Races
      1-3
      W-L (25%)
      -5.6
      Avg Margin
      1924–1938
      Career Span
      Best: +7.3 (1934 Governor)Worst: -13.8 (1924 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend4 races

      R+10EvenD+101924193419361938

      Career Timeline

      1938 GovernorMassachusetts
      793,884
      Candidate Votes
      45.0%
      Vote %
      1,765,869
      Total Votes
      -8.4%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -14.8
      Race Score
      -17.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+9.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Leverett SaltonstallREP
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