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Henry C Grover

2 races across Governor, State Senate in Texas, 1W-1L

Republican
GovernorState Senate
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-20.9
Avg Margin
1968–1972
Career Span
Best: +2.9 (1972 Governor)Worst: -44.6 (1968 State Senate)
50%
Win Rate
-17.8
Avg Overperformance
4 yrs
Career Span
1.6M
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

State Senate
Governor
R+40R+20EvenD+20D+401968: R+44.6 - Click to view1972: D+2.9 - Click to view19681972

Career Timeline

1972 GovernorTexas
1,534,060
Candidate Votes
45.0%
Vote %
3,410,071
Total Votes
+2.9%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-17.8
Race Score
-17.8
vs. State Pres.
D-14.9
State Pres.
Top opponent: Dolph BriscoeDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Dolph BriscoeDEM
0-11972 Governor(+2.9)
William H StinsonDEM
1-01968 State Senate(-44.6)
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