Harry R. Hughes
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+27.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 92% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+33.0
Avg Margin
1978–1982
Career Span
Best: +42.0 (1978 Governor)Worst: 24.0 (1982 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
705,910
Candidate Votes
62.0%
Vote %
1,139,149
Total Votes
+24.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+18.0
Race Score
+21.0
vs. State Pres.
D+3.0
State Pres.