Ned R McWherter
Democratic
Undefeated: 8-0 career record
GovernorState House
Electoral Grade
A
+34.2 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 88% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
8
Races
8-0
W-L (100%)
+72.2
Avg Margin
1968–1990
Career Span
Best: +100.0 (1984 State House)Worst: 8.5 (1986 Governor)
Career Margin Trend8 races
Career Timeline
480,885
Candidate Votes
60.8%
Vote %
790,441
Total Votes
+24.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+43.6
Race Score
+40.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-16.3
State Pres.