Joe Foss
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
D
-18.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 9% 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%)
-11.1
Avg Margin
1954–1956
Career Span
Best: +-8.8 (1956 Governor)Worst: -13.3 (1954 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
158,819
Candidate Votes
54.4%
Vote %
292,017
Total Votes
-8.8%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-11.0
Race Score
-8.0
vs. State Pres.
D-16.8
State Pres.