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      Home›Candidates›Samuel R. McKelvie

      Samuel R. McKelvie

      Republican

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B-
      +0.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 42% 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%)
      -8.2
      Avg Margin
      1918–1920
      Career Span
      Best: +-5.9 (1920 Governor)Worst: -10.5 (1918 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019181920

      Career Timeline

      1920 GovernorNebraska
      152,863
      Candidate Votes
      40.4%
      Vote %
      378,245
      Total Votes
      -5.9%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -24.5
      Race Score
      -27.5
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D-33.4
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: John H. MoreheadDEM
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