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      Home›Candidates›John H. Reed

      John H. Reed

      Republican

      Governor candidate from Maine

      Governor
      Electoral Grade
      B
      +10.3 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 58% 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%)
      +3.0
      Avg Margin
      1962–1966
      Career Span
      Best: +6.3 (1966 Governor)Worst: -0.2 (1962 Governor)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+10EvenD+1019621966

      Career Timeline

      1966 GovernorMaine
      151,802
      Candidate Votes
      46.9%
      Vote %
      323,838
      Total Votes
      +6.3%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      +34.4
      Race Score
      +31.4
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+37.7
      State Pres.
      Incumbent (−3pt bar)
      Top opponent: Kenneth M. CurtisDEM
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