William Owens
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1974–1980)
GovernorUS HouseState SenateState House
Electoral Grade
B
+9.1 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 56% of candidates3 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
15
Races
10-5
W-L (67%)
+2.3
Avg Margin
1968–2002
Career Span
Best: +63.0 (1980 State Senate)Worst: -94.1 (1984 State Senate)
Career Margin Trend15 races
Career Timeline
884,583
Candidate Votes
62.6%
Vote %
1,412,602
Total Votes
-29.0%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+23.6
Race Score
+20.6
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-8.4
State Pres.