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      Home›Candidates›Kirk Fordice

      Kirk Fordice

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C
      -9.2 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 21% of candidates2 graded races

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

      2
      Races
      2-0
      W-L (100%)
      -7.2
      Avg Margin
      1991–1995
      Career Span
      Best: +-3.2 (1991 Governor)Worst: -11.1 (1995 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019911995

      Career Timeline

      1995 GovernorMississippi
      455,261
      Candidate Votes
      55.6%
      Vote %
      819,471
      Total Votes
      -11.1%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -0.8
      Race Score
      +2.2
      vs. State Pres.
      D-8.9
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Dick MolpusDEM
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