Joseph B. Foraker

Republican

Governor candidate from Ohio

Governor

Electoral Grade

C+

-4.7 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 31% of candidates4 graded races

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

Races

2-2

W-L (50%)

-0.6

Avg Margin

1883–1889

Career Span

Best: +1.7 (1883 Governor)Worst: -3.1 (1887 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

368,551

Candidate Votes

47.5%

Vote %

775,526

Total Votes

+1.4%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-6.9

Race Score

-3.9

vs. State Pres.

D-2.5

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)