C. Ben Ross
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1930–1934)
GovernorUS Senate
Electoral Grade
C+
-7.3 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 31% of candidates6 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
3-3
W-L (50%)
-1.8
Avg Margin
1928–1938
Career Span
Best: +25.3 (1932 Governor)Worst: -26.7 (1936 Senate)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
77,697
Candidate Votes
41.9%
Vote %
185,459
Total Votes
-15.4%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-42.2
Race Score
-45.2
vs. Natl. Baseline
D+29.8
State Pres.