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Culbert L. Olson

Democratic governor candidate from California, 1W-1L (1938–1942)

Democratic
Governor
Electoral Grade
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2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
-3.5
Avg Margin
1938–1942
Career Span
Best: +8.3 (1938 Governor)Worst: -15.3 (1942 Governor)
50%
Win Rate
-23.7
Avg Overperformance
4 yrs
Career Span
2.3M
Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Even1938: D+8.3 - Click to view1942: R+15.3 - Click to view19381942

Career Timeline

1942 GovernorCalifornia
932,995
Candidate Votes
41.8%
Vote %
2,234,490
Total Votes
-15.3%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-33.1
Race Score
-30.1
vs. State Pres.
D+14.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: Earl WarrenREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Earl WarrenREP
0-11942 Governor(-15.3)
Frank F. MerriamREP
1-01938 Governor(+8.3)
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