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      Home›Candidates›Olin D. Johnston

      Olin D. Johnston

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 6-0 career record

      US SenateGovernor
      Electoral Grade
      B+
      +22.9 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 77% of candidates3 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      6
      Races
      6-0
      W-L (100%)
      +78.1
      Avg Margin
      1934–1962
      Career Span
      Best: +100.0 (1942 Governor)Worst: 14.3 (1962 Senate)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+60193419421944195019561962

      Career Timeline

      1962 US SenateSouth Carolina
      178,712
      Candidate Votes
      57.2%
      Vote %
      312,647
      Total Votes
      +14.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +14.9
      Race Score
      +11.9
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+2.5
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: W.D. Workman Jr.REP
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