Joe Frank Harris

Undefeated governor candidate from Georgia with a perfect 6-0 record

Democratic

GovernorState House

Electoral Grade

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Races

6-0

W-L (100%)

+65.8

Avg Margin

1968–1986

Career Span

Best: +100.0 (1980 State House)Worst: 25.6 (1982 Governor)

100%

Win Rate

+44.9

Avg Overperformance

Win Streak

18 yrs

Career Span

1.6M

Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Career Margin Trend6 races

State House

Governor

Career Timeline

1986 Governor Georgia

828,465

Candidate Votes

70.5%

Vote %

1,174,977

Total Votes

+41.0%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+58.3

Race Score

+61.3

vs. State Pres.

D-20.3

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: Guy DavisREP

Key Insights

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Perfect 6-0 career record

Never lost an election across 6 races spanning 18 years.

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Won against the partisan tide in 2 of 2 races

100% of races were won in territory that favored the opposite party at the presidential level.

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Margins declined by -20.5 pts in later career

Average margin dropped from +76.1 in early races to +55.6 in later races.

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6 races won or lost by 20+ points

6 of these were dominant victories — typical of safe-seat incumbents or popular figures.

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Geographic Performance

6 races with county data

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6 races available

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Opponents Faced6 opponents

Guy DavisREP

1-01986 Governor(+41.0)

Robert H BellREP

1-01982 Governor(+25.6)

William G Hasty Sr.DEM

1-01980 State House(+100.0)

Max R LooperDEM

1-01976 State House(+100.0)

Boyd ThomasonDEM

1-01974 State House(+70.9)

Andy RoachDEM

1-01968 State House(+57.4)

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