Edwin W. Edwards
Democratic
Undefeated: 4-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A+
+38.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 97% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
4
Races
4-0
W-L (100%)
+40.6
Avg Margin
1972–1991
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1975 Governor)Worst: 14.3 (1972 Governor)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
1,057,031
Candidate Votes
61.2%
Vote %
1,728,040
Total Votes
+22.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+32.5
Race Score
+32.5
vs. State Pres.
D-10.2
State Pres.