Arch A. Jr. Moore
Republican
Governor candidate from West Virginia
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-4.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 34% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
+1.8
Avg Margin
1968–1988
Career Span
Best: +17.7 (1988 Governor)Worst: -9.5 (1972 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
267,172
Candidate Votes
41.1%
Vote %
649,593
Total Votes
+17.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-10.0
Race Score
-13.0
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+4.7
State Pres.