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Goodwin Knight

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

Republican
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+0.2
Avg Margin
1954–1958
Career Span
Best: +14.1 (1958 Senate)Worst: -13.7 (1954 Governor)
50%
Win Rate
-9.3
Avg Overperformance
4 yrs
Career Span
4.5M
Career Votes

Evidence & provenance

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Freshness

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Governor
Senate
R+10EvenD+101954: R+13.7 - Click to view1958: D+14.1 - Click to view19541958

Career Timeline

1958 US SenateCalifornia
2,204,337
Candidate Votes
42.9%
Vote %
5,135,221
Total Votes
+14.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-19.9
Race Score
-19.9
vs. State Pres.
D-5.8
State Pres.
Top opponent: Clair EngleDEM

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Clair EngleDEM
0-11958 Senate(+14.1)
Richard Perrin GravesDEM
1-01954 Governor(-13.7)
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