Scott M. Matheson
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A+
+50.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 99% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+8.4
Avg Margin
1976–1980
Career Span
Best: +10.7 (1980 Governor)Worst: 6.1 (1976 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
330,974
Candidate Votes
55.2%
Vote %
600,019
Total Votes
+10.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+65.9
Race Score
+62.9
vs. State Pres.
D-52.2
State Pres.