John J. Dempsey
Democratic
Governor candidate from New Mexico
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+7.0
Avg Margin
1942–1944
Career Span
Best: +9.0 (1942 Governor)Worst: 5.0 (1944 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
43,021
Candidate Votes
29.2%
Vote %
147,556
Total Votes
+5.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-5.1
Race Score
-2.1
vs. State Pres.
D+7.1
State Pres.