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      Home›Candidates›C L \"butch\" Otter

      C L \"butch\" Otter

      Republican

      Undefeated: 6-0 career record

      GovernorUS House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -17.1 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 10% of candidates3 graded races

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

      6
      Races
      6-0
      W-L (100%)
      -23.7
      Avg Margin
      2000–2014
      Career Span
      Best: +-8.6 (2006 Governor)Worst: -39.1 (2004 House)

      Career Margin Trend6 races

      R+40R+20EvenD+20D+40200020022004200620102014

      Career Timeline

      2014 GovernorIdaho
      235,405
      Candidate Votes
      53.5%
      Vote %
      439,830
      Total Votes
      -15.0%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -19.7
      Race Score
      -16.7
      vs. State Pres.
      D-31.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: A.J. BalukoffDEM
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