Theodore R. McKeldin

Republican

Governor candidate from Maryland

Governor

Electoral Grade

+6.5 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 52% of candidates4 graded races

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

Races

2-2

W-L (50%)

-1.7

Avg Margin

1942–1954

Career Span

Best: +13.2 (1946 Governor)Worst: -15.5 (1950 Governor)

Career Margin Trend4 races

381,451

Candidate Votes

54.5%

Vote %

700,484

Total Votes

-8.9%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+0.4

Race Score

-2.6

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-11.5

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)