Evan Mecham
Republican
3 races across Governor, Senate
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C-
-24.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 14% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
3
Races
1-2
W-L (33%)
+4.1
Avg Margin
1962–1986
Career Span
Best: +9.9 (1962 Senate)Worst: -5.2 (1986 Governor)
Career Margin Trend3 races
Career Timeline
343,913
Candidate Votes
39.7%
Vote %
866,984
Total Votes
-5.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-28.7
Race Score
-28.7
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-33.9
State Pres.