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      Home›Candidates›Richard C. Dillon

      Richard C. Dillon

      Republican

      Governor candidate from New Mexico

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +7.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 54% of candidates4 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      -1.4
      Avg Margin
      1926–1932
      Career Span
      Best: +10.6 (1932 Governor)Worst: -11.3 (1928 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+10EvenD+10192619281932

      Career Timeline

      1932 GovernorNew Mexico
      67,406
      Candidate Votes
      44.2%
      Vote %
      152,536
      Total Votes
      +10.6%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +19.4
      Race Score
      +16.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+27.0
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Arthur SeligmanDEM
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