William C. Marland
Democratic
Governor candidate from West Virginia
Governor
Electoral Grade
B-
+0.0 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 45% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
1
Races
1-0
W-L (100%)
+3.1
Avg Margin
1952
Career Span
Best: +3.1 (1952 Governor)Worst: 3.1 (1952 Governor)
Career Timeline
454,898
Candidate Votes
51.5%
Vote %
882,527
Total Votes
+3.1%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-0.8
Race Score
-0.8
vs. State Pres.
D+3.8
State Pres.