Frederick Payne
Republican
Won 3 consecutive elections (1948–1952)
US SenateGovernor
Electoral Grade
C+
-7.4 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 30% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
4
Races
3-1
W-L (75%)
-16.9
Avg Margin
1948–1958
Career Span
Best: +21.6 (1958 Senate)Worst: -36.5 (1952 Senate)
Career Margin Trend4 races
Career Timeline
111,522
Candidate Votes
39.2%
Vote %
284,364
Total Votes
+21.6%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-60.3
Race Score
-63.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-41.7
State Pres.