Bill Graves

Republican

Undefeated: 5-0 career record

GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
A-
+29.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 83% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

5
Races
5-0
W-L (100%)
-38.3
Avg Margin
1980–1998
Career Span
Best: +-28.2 (1994 Governor)Worst: -55.0 (1984 State House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+30EvenD+3019801982198419941998

Career Timeline

544,882
Candidate Votes
73.4%
Vote %
742,665
Total Votes
-50.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+35.5
Race Score
+32.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-18.2
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Thomas C SawyerDEM