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      Home›Candidates›Spessard L. Holland

      Spessard L. Holland

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 5-0 career record

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +35.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 88% of candidates3 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%)
      +59.5
      Avg Margin
      1940–1964
      Career Span
      Best: +100.0 (1952 Senate)Worst: 27.9 (1964 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend5 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019401946195219581964

      Career Timeline

      1964 US SenateFlorida
      997,585
      Candidate Votes
      63.9%
      Vote %
      1,560,337
      Total Votes
      +27.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +28.6
      Race Score
      +25.6
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+2.3
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Claude E. Kirk Jr.REP
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