Paul E. Patton
Democratic
Undefeated: 2-0 career record
Governor
Electoral Grade
B+
+19.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 73% of candidates2 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
2
Races
2-0
W-L (100%)
+20.4
Avg Margin
1995–1999
Career Span
Best: +38.5 (1999 Governor)Worst: 2.2 (1995 Governor)
Career Margin Trend2 races
Career Timeline
352,099
Candidate Votes
60.7%
Vote %
580,074
Total Votes
+38.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+40.5
Race Score
+37.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+1.0
State Pres.