John W. Davis
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1889–1891)
PresidentGovernor
Electoral Grade
B+
+7.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
53
Races
16-37
W-L (30%)
-10.1
Avg Margin
1887–1924
Career Span
Best: +94.3 (1924 President)Worst: -62.6 (1924 President)
Career Margin Trend53 races
Career Timeline
12,868
Candidate Votes
16.1%
Vote %
79,900
Total Votes
-36.3%
Margin