William E. Russell
Democratic
Won 3 consecutive elections (1890–1892)
Governor
Electoral Grade
B
+2.5 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 53% of candidates5 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.
5
Races
3-2
W-L (60%)
-5.2
Avg Margin
1888–1892
Career Span
Best: +3.8 (1890 Governor)Worst: -25.2 (1889 Governor)
Career Margin Trend5 races
Career Timeline
186,377
Candidate Votes
49.0%
Vote %
380,137
Total Votes
+0.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+4.3
Race Score
+7.3
vs. State Pres.
D-6.6
State Pres.