James B. McCreary
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+8.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 67% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+12.0
Avg Margin
1875–1911
Career Span
Best: +16.6 (1875 Governor)Worst: 7.3 (1911 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
226,549
Candidate Votes
53.7%
Vote %
422,221
Total Votes
+7.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+5.6
Race Score
+5.6
vs. State Pres.
D+1.7
State Pres.