Bruce Rauner

Republican

Governor candidate from Illinois

Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+12.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 62% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

2
Races
1-1
W-L (50%)
+5.9
Avg Margin
2014–2018
Career Span
Best: +15.7 (2018 Governor)Worst: -3.9 (2014 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

Even20142018

Career Timeline

1,765,751
Candidate Votes
38.8%
Vote %
4,547,657
Total Votes
+15.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.3
Race Score
+1.3
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+17.0
State Pres.
Incumbent (−3pt bar)
Top opponent: J.B. PritzkerDEM