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Keen Johnson

2 races across Senate, Governor in Kentucky, 1W-1L

Democratic
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-2.7
Avg Margin
1939–1960
Career Span
Best: +13.0 (1939 Governor)Worst: -18.4 (1960 Senate)
50%
Win Rate
-16.4
Avg Overperformance
21 yrs
Career Span
905K
Career Votes

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Rendered Apr 14, 2026 from the latest candidate, contest, and forecast tables loaded in Akashic Edge.

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Governor
Senate
Even1939: D+13.0 - Click to view1960: R+18.4 - Click to view19391960

Career Timeline

1960 US SenateKentucky
444,290
Candidate Votes
40.8%
Vote %
1,088,377
Total Votes
-18.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-25.9
Race Score
-28.9
vs. State Pres.
D+10.6
State Pres.
vs. Incumbent (+3pt adj)
Top opponent: John Sherman CooperREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

John Sherman CooperREP
0-11960 Senate(-18.4)
King SwopeREP
1-01939 Governor(+13.0)
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