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      Home›Candidates›William A. O'Neill

      William A. O'Neill

      Democratic

      Undefeated: 2-0 career record

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      A
      +26.4 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 92% 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%)
      +12.1
      Avg Margin
      1982–1986
      Career Span
      Best: +16.8 (1986 Governor)Worst: 7.4 (1982 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      Even19821986

      Career Timeline

      1986 GovernorConnecticut
      575,638
      Candidate Votes
      57.9%
      Vote %
      993,692
      Total Votes
      +16.8%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +35.7
      Race Score
      +38.7
      vs. State Pres.
      D-21.9
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Julie D BelagaREP
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