Forrest H. Jr. James
Republican
Governor candidate from Alabama
Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+2.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 46% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
2-1
W-L (67%)
+20.5
Avg Margin
1978–1998
Career Span
Best: +46.7 (1978 Governor)Worst: -0.9 (1994 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
554,746
Candidate Votes
42.1%
Vote %
1,317,842
Total Votes
+15.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.6
Race Score
-22.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-7.0
State Pres.