John G Rowland

Republican

Won 5 consecutive elections (1980–1988)

GovernorUS HouseState House

Electoral Grade

B+

+19.4 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 72% of candidates7 graded races

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

Races

8-1

W-L (89%)

-16.8

Avg Margin

1980–2002

Career Span

Best: +-2.1 (1982 State House)Worst: -47.3 (1988 House)

Career Margin Trend9 races

573,958

Candidate Votes

56.1%

Vote %

1,022,942

Total Votes

-12.2%

Margin

Electoral Performance

+32.7

Race Score

+29.7

vs. Natl. Baseline

D+17.5

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: Bill CurryDEM