Jay W. Nixon
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
A-
+15.6 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 81% 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%)
+13.1
Avg Margin
2008–2012
Career Span
Best: +16.5 (2008 Governor)Worst: 9.6 (2012 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
1,386,582
Candidate Votes
53.5%
Vote %
2,593,547
Total Votes
+9.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+14.5
Race Score
+17.5
vs. State Pres.
D-7.9
State Pres.