John Harper

Republican

5 races across Governor, State House

GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
D
-45.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 4% of candidates2 graded races

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

5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+6.8
Avg Margin
1984–1991
Career Span
Best: +29.8 (1987 Governor)Worst: -19.4 (1988 State House)

Career Margin Trend5 races

R+20EvenD+2019841986198719881991

Career Timeline

294,452
Candidate Votes
35.3%
Vote %
834,920
Total Votes
+29.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-41.1
Race Score
-41.1
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-11.6
State Pres.
Top opponent: Brereton C. JonesDEM