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      Home›Candidates›Culbert L. Olson

      Culbert L. Olson

      Democratic

      Governor candidate from California

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -27.7 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 12% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      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)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      Even19381942

      Career Timeline

      1942 GovernorCalifornia
      932,995
      Candidate Votes
      41.8%
      Vote %
      2,234,490
      Total Votes
      -15.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -28.4
      Race Score
      -31.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+16.1
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Earl WarrenREP
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