Ray Mabus

Democratic

Governor candidate from Mississippi

Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+26.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 80% of candidates2 graded races

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

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+1.8
Avg Margin
1987–1991
Career Span
Best: +6.9 (1987 Governor)Worst: -3.2 (1991 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

R+10EvenD+1019871991

Career Timeline

338,435
Candidate Votes
47.6%
Vote %
711,188
Total Votes
-3.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.6
Race Score
+17.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-20.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Kirk FordiceREP