William G. Murray
Republican
Governor candidate from Iowa
Governor
Electoral Grade
C+
-6.9 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
0-2
W-L (0%)
+9.7
Avg Margin
1958–1966
Career Span
Best: +11.2 (1966 Governor)Worst: 8.3 (1958 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
394,518
Candidate Votes
44.2%
Vote %
893,175
Total Votes
+11.2%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+12.8
Race Score
+12.8
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+24.0
State Pres.