Arthur C. Mellette
Republican
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A
+29.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 94% 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%)
-29.7
Avg Margin
1889–1890
Career Span
Best: +-20.6 (1890 Governor)Worst: -38.7 (1889 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
34,487
Candidate Votes
44.5%
Vote %
77,562
Total Votes
-20.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+19.6
Race Score
+22.6
vs. State Pres.
D+1.9
State Pres.