Joseph W. Fifer
Republican
Governor candidate from Illinois
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-1.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 39% 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%)
+0.5
Avg Margin
1888–1892
Career Span
Best: +2.6 (1892 Governor)Worst: -1.7 (1888 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
402,666
Candidate Votes
46.1%
Vote %
873,075
Total Votes
+2.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-2.5
Race Score
+0.5
vs. State Pres.
D+3.1
State Pres.