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      Home›Candidates›Thomas L. Judge

      Thomas L. Judge

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from Montana

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A-
      +19.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 85% of candidates3 graded races

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

      3
      Races
      2-1
      W-L (67%)
      +9.2
      Avg Margin
      1972–1988
      Career Span
      Best: +25.1 (1976 Governor)Worst: -5.8 (1988 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend3 races

      R+20EvenD+20197219761988

      Career Timeline

      1988 GovernorMontana
      169,313
      Candidate Votes
      46.1%
      Vote %
      367,021
      Total Votes
      -5.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +0.1
      Race Score
      +0.1
      vs. State Pres.
      D-5.9
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Stan StephensREP
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