Samuel L. Lord
Democratic
Governor candidate from Maine
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+4.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 59% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
-29.0
Avg Margin
1898–1900
Career Span
Best: +-28.3 (1900 Governor)Worst: -29.6 (1898 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
40,086
Candidate Votes
34.0%
Vote %
117,859
Total Votes
-28.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-1.3
Race Score
-1.3
vs. State Pres.
D-27.1
State Pres.