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William L. Putnam

Lost the 1888 Governor race in Maine

Democratic
Governor
Electoral Grade
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1
Races
0-1
W-L (0%)
-12.4
Avg Margin
1888
Career Span
Best: +-12.4 (1888 Governor)Worst: -12.4 (1888 Governor)
0%
Win Rate
+3.0
Avg Overperformance
61K
Career Votes

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Career Timeline

1888 GovernorMaine
61,348
Candidate Votes
42.2%
Vote %
145,404
Total Votes
-12.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+3.0
Race Score
+3.0
vs. State Pres.
D-15.5
State Pres.
Top opponent: Edwin C. BurleighREP

Geographic Performance

1 races with county data

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Opponents Faced1 opponent

Edwin C. BurleighREP
0-11888 Governor(-12.4)
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