John W. King
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1962–1966)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
B
+9.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 57% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
+18.0
Avg Margin
1962–1968
Career Span
Best: +39.3 (1966 Governor)Worst: -18.6 (1968 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
116,816
Candidate Votes
40.7%
Vote %
286,989
Total Votes
-18.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-10.4
Race Score
-10.4
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-8.2
State Pres.