Samuel C. Ford
Republican
Governor candidate from Montana
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+11.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 74% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
-1.1
Avg Margin
1940–1948
Career Span
Best: +11.9 (1948 Governor)Worst: -13.2 (1944 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
97,792
Candidate Votes
43.9%
Vote %
222,964
Total Votes
+11.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-4.9
Race Score
-1.9
vs. State Pres.
D+9.9
State Pres.